Electrical Engineering Tenders

Details: This Is A Sources Sought Announcement Only And Not A Request For Quotes, Bids, Or Proposals. This Request Is Solely For The Purpose Of Conducting Market Research To Enhance The Department Of Veterans Affairs (va), Network Contracting Office 16 (nco 16) Understanding Of The Market Offered Products, Services, And Capabilities. Your Responses To The Sources Sought Will Assist The Government In Determining The Appropriate Acquisition Method, Including Whether A Set-aside Is Possible. the Va, Nco 16 Is Seeking To Identify Potential Qualified Vendors Capable Of Fulfilling The Services Outlined In The Statement Of Work (sow). This Requirement Is For The Fayetteville Va Medical Center Located At 1100 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, Ar 72703-1944. item description quantity unit Of Measure 0001 cooling Tower 2 Repairs In Accordance With The Sow 1 Jb the North American Industry Classification Code (naics) Is 811310, Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment (except Automotive And Electronic) Repair And Maintenance With A Size Standard Of $12.5 Million. Prior To Issuing A Solicitation, And Pursuant To The Veterans First Contracting Program, The Va Is Trying To Ascertain If There Are Any Qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (sdvosb) Or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (vosb) With The Capability Of Fulfilling The Requirement. Respondents Are Not Limited To Sdvosb/vosb Concerns; The Government Seeks To Identify All Potentially Interested Sources. all Responsible Vendors And Interested Parties Please Respond To This Sources Sought Announcement If You Have The Capability Of Fulfilling This Requirement. Responses To This Sources Sought Shall Include The Following Information: 1. Your Company Name, Address, Contact Person Name, Phone Number, E-mail address(s), Uei Number, Number Of Employees, And Company Website If Available. 2. If You Are An Gsa/fss Contract Holder Are The Referenced Services/repairs Available On Your Schedule/contract? Provide Your Company Gsa/fss Contract Number And Contract Expiration Date, If Applicable. 3. Is Your Company A Contract Holder On Any Other Federal Contract? Are The Referenced Services/repairs Available On That Federal Contract? If So, Please Provide The Contract Number. 4. Socio-economic Status Of Business Such As But Not Limited To (sdvosb/vosb, 8(a), Hub Zone, Women Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Or Small Business Hub Zone Business, Large Business, Etc.). 5. Is Your Company Considered Small Under The Naics Code Identified In This Sources Sought Announcement? interested Vendors Are Reminded That In Accordance With Far Subpart 4.12, Offerors And Quoters Are Required To Complete Electronic Annual Representations And Certifications In System For Award Management (sam) Accessed Via Https://www.sam.gov As A Part Of Required Registration (see Far 4.1102 - Policy). all Registrants Are Required To Review And Update The Representations And Certifications Submitted To Sam As Necessary, But At Least Annually, To Ensure They Are Kept Current, Accurate, And Complete. The Representations And Certifications Are Effective Until One Year From Date Of Submission Or Update To Sam. this Notice Shall Not Be Construed As A Commitment By The Government To Ultimately Award A Contract, Nor Does It Restrict The Government To A Particular Acquisition Approach. All Information Submitted In Response To This Announcement Is Voluntary; The Government Will Not Pay For Information Requested Nor Will It Compensate Any Respondent For Any Cost Incurred In Developing Information Provided To The Government. All Information Submitted In Response To This Sources Sought Notice Become Property Of The Government. interested Vendors Should Submit An Email To Marcos.madrazo-jones@va.gov. All Responses Must Be Received In Writing No Later Than 5:00 Pm Cst On April 07, 2025. Questions Or Inquiries Will Not Be Answered Or Acknowledged, And No Feedback Or Evaluations Will Be Provided. No Solicitation Document Is Available At This Time. This Notice Is To Acquire Information Only; Therefore Your Response Will Not Be Considered For A Contract Award. Vendors Interested In Providing An Offer Will Have To Respond To A Solicitation Announcement That Shall Be Published Separately. statement Of Work (sow) contractor Must Furnish All Management, Supervision, Labor, Material, Equipment, Tools, Supplies, Consumables, Parts, And Related Services, In Accordance With The Sow To Perform Repairs On Cooling Tower 2. Contractor Must Verify Existing And New Dimensions, Locations, And Quantities To Complete This Project Located On The Fayetteville Va Medical Center, 1100 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville, Ar 72703. the Authorized Government Representative (agr) Will Be Responsible For Technical Monitoring Of The Contractor's Performance And Deliveries. The Agr And The Contractor's Representative Shall Work Together To Ensure That All Contractual Requirements Are Being Met. The Authorized Government Representative For This Requirement Is: kenneth W. Wright (479) 313-5089 kenneth.wright8@va.gov general Requirements: any Provision Or Partial Provision Of The Contract, Including But Not Limited To, Drawings And Specifications That Is Not Consistent With This Sow Will Be Null And Void Only To The Extent Of The Inconsistency. All Other Provisions Or Partial Provisions Of The Contract, Including But Not Limited To, Drawings And Specifications, Must Remain In Full Force And Effect. information Security: The Certification And Accreditation (c&a) Does Not Apply, A Security Accreditation Package Is Not Required. contractor Must Have The Following Requirements Completed Within Ten (10) Business Days Of Contract Award: osha 10 And 30 Certifications: Submit As A Minimum Osha 10 Certification To The Agr For Every Contractor Employee That Will Be Working On The Medical Center Property. Osha 10 Cards Are To Always Remain On The Employee S Person. contractor Point Of Contract (poc): Notify The Agr In Writing Of The Name, Phone Number, Email Address Of The Contractor Appointed Poc. the Designated Individual Must Have Full Authority To Act For The Contractor On All Matters Relating To Work Performance, To Receive, Accept And Sign For Any Notices, Inspection Reports And All Other Correspondence On Behalf Of The Contractor From The Agr And/or Contracting Officer (co). this Individual Must Oversee The Contractor S Worksite Operations And Ensure All Work Is Performed In Accordance With All Contract Requirements Including Scheduling, Quality, And Safety. This Individual Must Be Always Available When Contract Work Is In Progress, And Shall Respond To The Work Site As Directed By The Agr. the Contractor Or Their Designated Poc Must Return Phone Calls Or Text(s) To The Agr Within 1 Hour Of Contact And Must Return Emails From The Agr Within 24 Hours Of Contact. period Of Performance (pop): One Hundred Twenty (120) Calendar Days. work Site Access: Contractor Must Provide A Written Schedule For Contract Work To The Agr Within 10 Days Of Award For Review And Approval. Work Will Not Commence Work Without Written Approval From The Agr. regular Business Hours: Site Work Must Be Scheduled During Regular Business Hours, 0700 To 1500 Hours, Monday Through Friday (excluding The Following Federal Holidays - New Year S Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, And Christmas Day). outside Regular Business Hours: Work Must Be Scheduled During 1600 To 0600 Hours, Monday Through Friday, Saturday And Sunday (excluding The Following Federal Holidays - New Year S Day, Inauguration Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day) And Must Not Commence Without Prior Agr Written Approval At No Additional Expense To The Government. this Project Must Be Turn-key In Accordance With This Sow, Drawings, And Specifications To Be Complete And Working System(s). the Medical Center Must Continue To Operate During The Contract Pop, Including But Not Limited To, The Mechanical And Electrical Systems. contractor S Work Must Be Conducted With The Least Amount Of Disruption To The Medical Center Facility. prior To The Start Of Job Site Activities, Together The Contractor And Agr Must Conduct A Site Survey To Identify And Review Specific Work And Differing Site Conditions. warranty: Contractor Must Guarantee Workmanship For A Period Of One (1) Year After Agr Written Acceptance Of Work. contractor Must Furnish A Minimum One (1) Year Parts And Labor Warranty On Equipment, Components, And Materials Furnished Plus Any Manufacturer S Warranty Greater Than One (1) Year. emergency Service: Contractor Emergency Service Must Be Available 24 Hours Per Day. Contractor Must Respond On-site To Emergency Service Calls Within Two (2) Hours Of Notification. Contractor Must Have The Issue(s) Corrected Or A Plan In Place (awaiting Parts) Within Four (4) Hours Of Arrival At Job Site. Any Temporary Repairs Must Have Prior Written Approval By The Chief, Engineering Service Or Their Designated Representative. qualifications Of Contractor: contractor Must Possess A Class A Hvac Contractor License And A State Of Arkansas Electrical Contractor License. contractor Must Be Proficient In The Operation And Programing Of The Alerton Building Management System. No Medical Center Support Will Be Provided. requirements For Quote: the Contractor Shall Submit The Following Documents With Proposal For Technical Evaluation By The Agr: provide Submittals For All Hardware And Materials Required For The Complete Replacement Of Fill, Hot Water Basins, Fill Tube, Nozzles, As Well As Paint And Galvanized Coatings. provide A Work Breakdown Structure And Schedule. provide Quality Assurance Plan. provide A Safety Plan. provide A Job Safety Analysis. scope Of Work: contractor Except As Noted Otherwise Must Provide All Materials, Equipment, And Labor To Complete The Following Repairs For Marley Cooling Tower Number 2, Model Nc8305. All Labor, Parts And Materials Must Comply With The Original Manufacturer S Specifications. Contractor Is Responsible To Verify The Cooling Tower Model And Serial Numbers And To Ensure All Parts And Materials Are Ordered As Required By The Tower Manufacturer. provide New Fill Material, Cover Plates, All Mounting Hardware For Both Cells Of Cooling Tower 2, And Galvanized Fill Support Tube, Fill Tube Supports, And Deflectors. remove And Dispose Of All Existing Fill Material, Cover Plates, Mounting Hardware And Galvanized Fill Support Tube, Fill Tube Supports, And Deflectors. clean Exposed Areas Of The Tower And Hardware Removing All Dirt, Scale, And Corrosion. repair All Damaged Areas Found To Include Corrosion To Match Original Construction. reapply Any Protective Paint Or Galvanized Coating To Match Original Manufacturer S Specification. all Cleaning And Repair Work Is To Be Inspected By The Agr Or Their Designated Representative Prior To Reassembly. Work Will Not Progress Without Acceptance Of All Cleaning And Repairs By The Agr. install New Fill Material, Cover Plates, Mounting Hardware And Galvanized Fill Support Tube, Full Tube Supports, And Deflectors. provide New Hot Water Basins, Hot Water Basin Covers, Sealer, Crossflow Nozzles, And Hardware. remove Existing Hot Water Basins, Hot Water Basin Covers, Sealer, Hardware, Crossflow Nozzles, Covers And Hardware. clean Exposed Areas Of The Tower And Hardware Removing All Dirt, Scale, And Corrosion. repair All Damaged Areas Found To Include Corrosion To Match Original Construction. reapply Any Protective Paint Or Galvanized Coating To Match Original Manufacturer S Specification. all Cleaning And Repair Work Is To Be Inspected By The Agr Or Their Designated Representative Prior To Reassembly. Work Will Not Progress Without Acceptance Of Cleaning And Repairs By The Agr. install New Hot Water Basins, Hot Water Basin Covers, Sealer, Hardware, Crossflow Nozzles, And Hardware. provide New Basin Heating Element, Mounting Kit And Seals. remove And Dispose Of Existing Basin Heating Element, Mounting Hardware And Seals. clean The Area To Remove Dirt, Scale, And Corrosion. repair All Corrosion Damage With Fresh Sheet Metal And Surface Treatment (paint/galvanized Coatings) That Meet Or Exceed Original Manufacturers Specifications. install New Basin Heating Element, Mounting Hardware And Seal. test New Basin Heating Element And Verify Proper Operation. perform Any Adjustments To Building Management System As Required. provide New And Replace All Water Line Seals Opened During Execution Of The Project. No Seals Are To Be Reused. test Cooling Tower To Ensure Proper Operation Under A Full Load. perform Any Adjustments To Building Management System As Required. perform Any Adjustments To The Ac Plant Condensing Water System To Ensure Proper Water Flow. contractor Access And Activities: safety: Contractor S Highest Priority Must Be Safety. Contractor Work Must Be In Accordance With Federal, State, Local Osha Codes, Regulations, Latest Edition Of Nec, Latest Edition Of Nfpa 70e, And 01 35 26 Safety Requirements Specification. Contractor Must Furnish And Use Required Safety Items, Including But Not Limited To, Safety Signage, Cones, Barricades, And Must Furnish And Wear Required Personal Protective Equipment (ppe). infection Control: Contractor Must Be Responsible To Develop A Phasing And Infection Control Risk Assessment (icra) That Incorporates Requirements Of Specifications 01 00 00 General Requirements To Meet Requirements Of The Medical Center And Medical Center Icra. site Supervision: Contractor Must Submit Written Qualifications Of Proposed Site Superintendent(s) To The Agr For Consideration. Contractor Must Furnish Superintendent(s) With Written Agr Approval To Continuously Supervise On Site Contract Activities. Contractor Superintendent(s) Must Not Engage In Any Direct Trades Labor. security: Contractor Must Coordinate With Va Police And Agr To Comply With The Medical Center Security Management Program, Including But Not Limited To, Obtain Onsite Access Permission By The Va Police, Be Identified By Contractor And Project, And Restricted From Unauthorized Access. badging: While On Medical Center Property, Contractor Must Wear A Visible Medical Center Issued Identity Badge. Contractor Can Be Subject To Inspection Of Personal Effects When Entering Or Leaving The Project Site And Medical Center Property. Contractor Site Superintendent Must Escort Contractor Employees To Engineering Shop (building 37) To Obtain Badge(s). Contractor Must Maintain A Badge Log With Employee Names, Badge Id Numbers, Start Date(s), Departure Date(s), Id Lost Date(s), And Id Return Date(s). Contractor Must Update Badge Log And Furnish To The Agr Weekly Or As Directed In Writing By Agr. Contractor Must Report Lost Badge(s) Immediately To The Agr And Document On Badge Log. contractor Must Return Badge(s) Immediately On Day Of Departure Of Employee From Project To Agr And Document On Badge Log. Contractor Must Return Remaining Badge(s) At Project Closeout To Agr. Contractor Must Reimburse The Government A $100.00 Fee For Each Lost Or Unreturned Badge. key Access: Contractor Site Superintendent May Check Out A Key To Access Mechanical And Electrical Rooms As Project Requires. Contractor Site Superintendent Must Check Out And Return A Key At Engineering (building 37) Daily And The Key Must Not Leave Medical Center Property. Contractor Site Superintendent Must Notify The Agr When A Key Is Lost. Contractor Must Reimburse The Government A $3,500.00 Fee For Each Lost Or Unreturned Key(s). utilities: Contractor Must Not Leave Unattended Out-of-service Any Utility, Fire Protection, Life Safety System, Or Security System Without Written Permission Of The Agr. If A Utility, Fire Protection, Life Safety System Or Security System Is Not Functional At The End Of A Work Period Without Written Permission Of The Agr, Then The Contractor Must Restore The System(s) To Working Order Prior To Leaving The Job Site Or Must Furnish An Around-the-clock Watch Subject To Agr Written Approval Until The System Is Functional. If The Contractor Fails To Do So, The Contractor Must Reimburse The Government A Fee Equal To The Amount Of Costs Incurred By The Government To Furnish Around-the-clock Watch And/or Repair The System(s). parking: Contractor On-site Parking Is Limited To Availability Of Designated Contractor Parking. Contractor Must Have Prior Agr Written Approval Of On-site Contractor Parking. vehicles And Construction Equipment: Contractors Key(s) To Unattended Vehicle(s) And Construction Equipment Must Be Removed And Vehicle(s) Locked. unloading And Loading: Contractor Must Unload And Load Materials, Including But Not Limited To, Equipment, Tools, Supplies, Parts, And Construction Debris At The Loading Dock. Contractor Must Not Leave Vehicle(s) Or Construction Equipment Unattended At The Loading Dock. no Materials, Including But Not Limited To, Equipment, Tools, Supplies, Parts, And Construction Debris Are Permitted Through The Front Entry. elevators: Contractor Must Use Agr Designated Elevators And Must Protect Elevator Cabs, Including But Not Limited To, Cab Interior Components And Controls During Contractor Use. Contractor Must Not Exceed Elevator Weight Limits. Agr Designated Elevator(s) May Not Be Immediately Available To The Contractor. The Contractor Must Account For This, And Contractor Must Be Flexible In The Project Schedule Without Additional Cost To The Government. storage And Staging: Contractor Storage And Staging Is Limited To Availability Of Designated On-site Contractor Storage And Staging. Contractor Must Submit A Written Request For Storage Or Staging To The Agr For Consideration A Minimum Of Seven (7) Business Days Prior To The Storage Or Staging. Contractor Must Have Prior Agr Written Approval Of On-site Contractor Storage And Staging. Contractor Must Relocate Or Remove On-site Storage And Staging, Including But Not Limited To, Contractor S Office Trailer(s), Dumpster(s), Storage Container(s) And Construction Materials A Maximum Of Seven (7) Business Days After Written Notification By The Agr Without Additional Expense To The Government. equipment And Tools: Contractor Must Furnish Construction Equipment And Power And Hand Tools, Including But Not Limited To, Ladders, Scaffolds, Lifts, Backhoes, And Forklifts To Complete Contractor S Work. radios And Mobile Devices: Contractor Must Use Mobile Devices At Low Volume Or Outside. Contractor Must Not Carry On Conversations In Hallways Or Near Any Patient Areas. Am/fm Radios And Other Media Producing Devices Must Not Be Used On Medical Center Property. noise: Contractor Must Coordinate And Schedule With Agr Noise Making Activities. Contractor Must Submit To The Agr A Written Request For Consideration And Written Approval A Minimum Of Seven (7) Business Days Prior To Activity. Contractor Must Have Agr Written Approval To Proceed. dust Proofing And Cleaning: Contractor Must Cover Furnishings And Equipment With White Plastic, Fire Retardant Polyethylene, Antistatic, Minimum 6 Mil Thickness, Imprinted With Fire Retardant Labeling Or Clean Drop Cloth. Contractor Must Furnish Hepa Vacuum Cleaner(s), Cleaning Tools, And Tacky Mats At Job Site Entrances. Contractor Must Not Use Broom(s). fire Alarm: Contractor Must Coordinate And Schedule Fire Alarm Interruption Activity With Agr. Contractor Must Submit To The Agr For Consideration And Written Approval A Minimum Of Seven (7) Business Days Prior To Activity. Contractor Must Have Agr Written Approval To Proceed Three Business Days Prior To Activity. Contractor Must Submit Written Fire Watch Plan To Agr For Consideration No Later Than (nlt) Ten (10) Calendar Days After Notice To Proceed (ntp). contractor Must Be Responsible For Fire Watch In The Areas Where Fire/smoke Detection Coverage Is Removed Or Disabled. Contractor Must Be Responsible To Coordinate Fire Or Smoke Detection With The Agr For The Removal And Restoration Of Fire Protection Coverage. After Regular Business Hours Or Designated Hours, Supervision Of The Fire Alarm Panel Is Required At The Contractor S Expense. The Contractor Must Be Responsible For Completion And Submission Of A Written Fire Alarm Bypass Request. The Contractors Written Request Must Be Submitted For Agr Approval And If Approved By Agr, Then The Agr Must Furnish A Written Approval To Proceed Three (3) Business Days In Advance Of Any Proposed Work Activity. If The Fire Alarm System Requires Any Deactivation, Then It Must Be Reactivated The Same Day Before The Contractor Leaves The Job Site To Ensure That The Fire Alarm System Is Functional. If The Fire Alarm System Is Not Functional, Then The Contractor Must Restore The Fire Alarm System To Working Order Prior To Leaving The Site Or Must Furnish An Around-the-clock Fire Watch Until The Fire Alarm System Is Functional. The Contractor Must Be Liable For Any Costs Incurred By The Government To Furnish The Fire Watch And/or To Repair The Fire Alarm System. hot Work: Contractor Must Perform And Safeguard Hot Work Operations In Accordance With Osha 1910 Subpart Q, Nfpa 241, And Nfpa 51b. Contractor Must Coordinate And Schedule With Agr Hot Work Operations. Hot Work Operation Is Defined As Operations Including, But Not Limited To, Open Flame, Producing Heat And/or Sparks, Burning, Welding, Processes Such As Arc Welding, Oxy-fuel Gas Welding, Open-flame Soldering, Brazing, Thermal Spraying, Cutting, Oxygen Cutting, Arc Cutting, Chipping, Grinding, Heat Treating, Sand Blasting, Torch-applied Roofing, Chemical Welding, Thawing Pipe, And Light Horizontal Welding, Or An Operation That Is Capable Of Initiating Fires Or Explosions. Contractor Must Obtain Hot Work Permit From Agr Prior To Activity. fire And Smoke Barrier Penetration: Contractor Must Perform, Maintain, And Safeguard The Integrity Of Smoke And Fire Barriers In Accordance With Nfpa 101, Nfpa 80, And Nfpa 90a. Contractor Penetrations In Barriers Must Be Repaired In An Approved Manner (filled With The Designated And Agr Approved Flame-retardant Filler). energized Circuit Work: Contractor Must Perform, Maintain, And Safeguard The Integrity Of The Medical Center Electrical Systems And Must Follow Procedures Around Energized Equipment In Accordance With Nfpa 70e Standards Including Proper Ppe. Contractor Must Coordinate And Schedule Energized Circuit Work With Agr. Contractor Must Submit To The Agr A Written Request For Consideration And Written Approval A Minimum Of Seven (7) Business Days Prior To Activity. Medical Center Electrician Or Electrical Engineer Must Monitor Work. Contractor Must Use Safety Equipment To Include But Not Be Limited To, 12 Calorie Arc Flash Suits With Hoods And 5kv Gloves. No Exits Will Be Blocked. Personnel Without Proper Ppe Must Be Prohibited Within The Working Area Around Live Electrical Panels With The Cover Removed. Contractor Must Have Agr Written Approval To Proceed Three (3) Business Days Prior To Activity. utility Interruption: Contractor Must Coordinate And Schedule With Agr. Contractor Must Submit To The Agr A Written Request For Consideration And Written Approval A Minimum Of Seven (7) Business Days Prior To Activity. Work Must Be Planned In Advance To Give As Much Time As Possible To Schedule A Utility Interruption. There May Be Times When A Utility Interruption Request Is Denied Because Of Insufficient Lead-time Or Interference With Ongoing Medical Center Activities And Must Be Rescheduled At No Additional Cost To The Government. Contractor Must Have Agr Written Approval To Proceed Three (3) Business Days Prior To Activity. disposal: Contractor Must Coordinate And Schedule With Agr. Contractor Must Have Agr Written Approval To Proceed Three (3) Business Days Prior To Activity. Contractor Must Submit A Written Request To Dispose Of Any Government Owned Materials, Equipment, Or Property In Advance To The Agr For Agr Written Approval. Contractor Must Remove And Properly Dispose Construction Debris, Materials, Equipment, And Substances From This Project And The Medical Center Property Daily Into The Contractor Supplied Containers. Contractor Must Coordinate Disposal Container Location With Agr Contingent Upon Available Space And Any Future Agr Directed Relocation(s) Must Be At No Additional Cost To The Government. Construction Debris Created From The Project Must Not Be Disposed Of In Medical Center Dumpsters Or On Medical Center Property. Disposal Of Construction Debris, Materials, Equipment, And Substances From The Project Must Be In Accordance With Applicable Federal, State, And Local Laws, Rules, And Regulations. The Contractor Must Ensure And Furnish Appropriate Documentation To The Agr That All Hazardous Waste Handlers, Haulers, And Disposal Facilities Are Properly Licensed. The Contractor Must Furnish Shipping Manifest And Documentation Of Disposal Of Construction Debris, Materials, Equipment, And Substances From The Project Prior To Final Payment. fumes: Contractor Must Coordinate And Schedule With Agr. Contractor Must Submit To The Agr A Written Request For Consideration And Written Approval A Minimum Of Seven (7) Business Days Prior To Activity. The Contractor Must Schedule Fume Producing Work Activities, Including But Not Limited To, Painting Or Heat Produced Fumes After Regular Business Hours. Contractor Must Be Responsible For Ventilation Necessary To Exhaust And Prevent Fumes From Entering Adjoining Areas, Outside Air Intake Ductwork, And Re-entering The Medical Center Healthcare Facilities At No Additional Cost To The Government. Contractor Must Have Agr Written Approval To Proceed Three (3) Business Days Prior To Activity. photography: Contractor Must Coordinate And Schedule With Agr. Contractor Must Be Escorted By Medical Center Personnel To Take Job Site Related Photos. Contractor Must Not Photograph Any Patients, Personnel, Visitors, And Others On Medical Center Property. other Requirements: structural Members Must Not Be Cut Or Altered, Without Prior Co Written Authorization. contractor Must Make Every Reasonable Effort To Protect Medical Center Property From Damage. contractor Must Furnish Adequate Protection For Medical Center Property Before Any Repair Activities Occur. Contractor Moved Items Must Be Put Back By The Contractor To Original Locations And Conditions As Work Is Completed At No Additional Cost To The Government. anything Remaining In Place That Is Damaged Or Defaced By The Contractor Must Be Restored By The Contractor To The Pre-existing Damaged Or Defaced Condition At No Additional Cost To The Government. contractor Must Coordinate Work Of Different Trades So That Interference Between Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, And Structural Work Including Existing Services Must Be Avoided And Within Limits Indicated The Required Space For Operation, Repair, Removal, Maintenance, And Testing Of Equipment. Utilities, Including But Not Limited To, Conduit, Ducts, And Pipes Must Be Arranged To Ceiling Slab, Walls, And Columns To Take Up A Minimum Footprint Of Space. Conduit, Ducts, Pipes, And Equipment Must Not Interfere With Intended Use Of Eyebolts And Other Lifting Devices. contractor Must Locate Existing Utilities In Area Of Work. Contractor Must Furnish Adequate Means Of Support And Protection To Utilities That Remain In Place. Any Property, Including But Not Limited To, Electrical, Natural Gas, Medical Gas, Communication And Utility Lines, Landscaping, Walkways, Roads, And Curbs Damaged By Contractor Must Be Repaired Or Replaced At No Additional Cost To The Government. Government Property, Including But Not Limited To, Walls, Ceilings, Floors, Furniture, Must Be Protected From Damage At No Additional Cost To The Government. Areas Must Be Cleaned After Coring, Sawing, And Other Construction Activities By The Contractor At No Additional Cost To The Government. no Unauthorized Contractor Work To Be Initiated Without The Prior Written Approval Of The Co. The Co Must Approve Any Request, Or Proposal For Changes In Project Scope Or Additional Requirements, In Writing Prior To The Contractor Proceeding With Any Work. Any Contractor Changes Without Prior Written Approval By The Co, Must Be Done At The Contractor S Risk And At The Contractor S Expense. Contractors Must Visit The Job Site And Visit The Facility In Order To Determine The Nature And Location Of The Work To Be Performed In General And The Local Conditions Which Can Affect The Work. Failure To Do So Must Not Relieve The Contractor Of Responsibility For Estimating The Difficulty Or Cost To Perform The Work. Contractor Must Comply With Applicable Federal, State, Local Laws, Codes, Regulations, And Ordinances. contractor Must Obtain Permits And Licenses Required By Federal, State, Local Law, Code, Regulation, And Ordinance(s) At No Additional Cost To The Government. contract Changes/modifications: the Co Is The Only Person Authorized To Approve Changes Or Modify Any Of The Requirements Of This Contract. The Contractor Shall Communicate With The Agr On All Matters Pertaining To Contract Administration And Technical Direction. Only The Co Is Authorized To Make Commitments Or Issue Changes That Shall Affect Price, Quantity, Or Quality Of Performance Of This Contract. (end Of Statement Of Work)

Details: This Announcement Is Not A Request For Proposal. This Is a Presolicitation. Notice For Architect/engineering (a/e) design Services; No Solicitation Package Will Be Issued until After An Evaluation Has Been Made On The Provided sf-330. Only The A/e Firms Responding To This announcement By Submitting An Sf-330 Package On Time will Be Considered For Initial Evaluation. naics: The North American Industry Classification System (naics) code/size Standard For This Procurement Is 541330, Engineering Services. the Small Business Size Standard Is $25.5 Million In Annual Receipts. The fsc/psc Is C1az, Architect And Engineering- Construction: Other administrative Facilities And Service Buildings. set-aside: Notice Of 100% Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small business (sdvosb) Set-aside. This Is A 100% Set-aside For Sdvosb Firms only. The Firms Registered And Visible In The Sba Veteran Small Business certification (vetcert) Database At Https://veterans.certify.sba.gov When sf330’s Are Submitted. Failure Of A Prospective Sdvosb To Be Verified By the Sba Vetcert At The Time The Sf 330 Is Submitted Shall Result In elimination From Consideration. All Joint Ventures Must Be Verified At The time Of Submission And Submit Agreements That Comply With 13 Cfr 125.15 prior To Contract Award. prospective Contractors Are Cautioned That The Proposal Submitted In response To This Solicitation Must Meet The Criteria Identified By 38cfr, Part 74. The Sdvosb Concern Agrees That In The Performance Of The Contract, the Concern Will Comply With The Limitation On Subcontracting Requirements In accordance With Vaar Clause 852-219-75, Va Notice Of Total Set Aside For verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses. request For Information: the Deadline For All Request For Information (rfi) Is 4:00 Pm Ct On May 09, 2025. All Rfis Must Be Submitted In Writing Via Email To Dwayne brauch, Contracting Officer, At Dwayne.brauch@va.gov And Marc Del Valle, contract Specialist, At Marc.delvalle@va.gov. An Amendment To The Rfq will Be Issued To All Prospective Firms Via Sam.gov And Will Include The Rfi and The Corresponding Government Response. Unless Formally Amended In writing, All Terms, And Conditions Of The Rfq Will Remain Unchanged. interested Firms Should Submit Their Current Sf 330 Electronically To Both The contracting Officer And Contracting Specialist. Contracting Officer: Dwayne brauch / Email Address: Dwayne.brauch@va.gov And Contracting Specialist: marc Del Valle / Email Address: Marc.delvalle@va.gov. The Sf330s Are Due On monday, May 26, 2025, At 10:00 Am (ct). no Fax Or Paper/cd Responses Will Be Accepted: Personal Visits for The Purpose Of Discussing This Announcement Will Not Be Entertained Or scheduled. Selection Shall Be In Order Of Preference From The Firms Considered most Highly Qualified. Questions May Be Directed Only By E-mail To dwayne.brauch@va.gov And/or Marc.delvalle@va.gov. in Accordance With Far 36.209 – Construction Contracts With A-e Firms And 36.606 (c), All Interested Contractors Are Hereby Put On Notice That No construction Contract May Be Awarded To The Firm That Ultimately Designs This requirement. security Issues, Late Bids, Unreadable Offers (a) Late Submission Of Offers Is Outlined At Far Part 52.215-1(c). particular Attention Is Warranted To The Portion Of The Provision That Relates to The Timing Of Submission. (b) Please See Far 15.207(c) For A Description Of The Steps The government Shall Take With Regard To Unreadable Offers. (c) To Avoid Rejection Of An Offer, Vendors Must Make Every Effort To ensure Their Electronic Submission Is Virus-free. Submissions Or Portions thereof Submitted And Which The Automatic System Detects The Presence Of a Virus, Or Which Are Otherwise Unreadable Will Be Treated As “unreadable” pursuant To Far Part And Far 15.207(c). (d) Password Protecting Your Sf 330 Is Not Permitted. The Contracting officer Will File The Offer Electronically Which Will Allow Access Only By designated Government Individuals. sf 330 Date Of Receipt/due Date: Interested Firms Having The capabilities To Perform This Work Must Submit One (1) Electronic Sf 330 And attachments (if Any) No Later Than (nlt) 10:00 Am (ct) May 26, 2025. for Informational Purposes: all Offerors Are Required To Have An Active Registration In The System For award Management (sam / Www.sam.gov) At The Time Of Offer Submission. firms Will Be Evaluated By The A/e Evaluation Board. The Most Qualified firms Will Be Invited To Interview With The Selection Board. The Number Of firms Selected To Interview Will Be Dependent On The Number Of Firms That submit Sf-330s. The Three Most Qualified Firms Will Interview With The selection Board. If Multiple Firms Are Equally Rated As Third Place, All Firms rated Equally As Third Place And Higher Will Be Invited To An Interview. responses Should Be Submitted On An Sf330. The Sf-330 Can Be downloaded Through The Gsa Forms Library At: Https://www.gsa.gov/formslibrary/ architect-engineer-qualifications prospective Firms Shall Address All Selection Criteria Factors Within Their submitted Sf330 Packages. Submission Of Information Incorporated By reference Is Not Allowed. interested Firms Shall Submit Sf 330 Via Electronic Transmission Via Email To dwayne Brauch, Contracting Officer, At Dwayne.brauch@va.gov With A Copy to Marc Del Valle, Contract Specialist, At Marc.delvalle@va.gov By The designated Date/time Specified. Please Provide The Pre-solicitation Number, 618-25-200 Ae Upgrade Building 222 Hvac, And Firm Name In The Subject line Of The Email. When Submitting Sf330s, If More Than One Email Is Sent, please Number Emails In Subjects As “1 Of N” (where “n” Represents The Total number Of Emails To Complete The Submission). Submittals Received After The date And Time Identified On Page One (1) Will Not Be Considered. Ensure The file Size Is Under 7 Mb. No Sf 330 Hard Copies Will Be Accepted. Failure To comply With This Requirement May Jeopardize The Possibility Of Receiving An award For The Contract Due To Noncompliance With The Terms Of The solicitation. submitted Sf330s Will Include The Following Elements: 1. Standard Form 330 (rev. 07/2021) – Architect-engineer Qualifications 2. Sf330, Section H: Additional Information firms That Submitted Sf330s Will Be Evaluated By An A/e Evaluation Board. the Following Evaluation Criteria Will Be Used To Evaluate Sf 330 Technical proposals: general Solicitation And Contract Information: network Contracting Office (nco) 23 Has A Need For Design Services At The minneapolis Vahcs To Provide An Ae Upgrade Building 222 Hvac. this Procurement Will Be Procured Pursuant To The Selection Of Architects and Engineers (formerly Known As The Brooks Act) Public Law 92-582, And as Implemented In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 36.6 And Va acquisition Regulations (vaar) And Va Acquisition Manual (vaam) Part 836 And M836 Respectively. all Offerors Are Advised That In Accordance With Vaar 836.606-71, The total Cost Of The Contract For A-e Services Must Not Exceed 6 Percent Of the Estimated Cost Of The Construction Project Plus Any Fees For Related services And Activities. Additionally, Far Clause 52.236-22 (c) - Design within Funding Limitation, Will Be Applicable To This Procurement action. Design Limitation Costs Will Be Provided To The Most Highly rated A-e Firm Selected To Complete The Design. general Description Of Services Required: the Scope Of This Design Work Is To Replace The Failed Vrf System Currently installed In Building 222. Building 222 Existing Hvac Control System Will Also need To Be Removed And Replaced With Johnson Controls (jci) Devices For compatibility With The Facility’s Monitoring Systems. The Replacement Of These systems Will Alleviate The Need For Facilities Management To Continuously contract Services To Provide Temporary Cooling Units For Conditioned Air To building 222. building 222 Was Originally Constructed In 1904 And Is Listed On The minnesota National Register Of Historic Places. The Building Was Last renovated In 2019, And The Project Included Replacing Electrical In The warehouse Area, Renovating To Create Usable Workspace, Exterior weatherproofing, Upgrades To Roads And Grounds, And Installation Of The vrf Split System. Spaces In This Building Include Logistics Warehouses, offices Spaces And Conference Rooms, Urgent Care Tele Icu, Information management, Home Based Health Care And Primary Care. For This Project, the Selected Architectural And Engineering Firm (a-e) Shall Provide A phasing Study Which Will Include Schematic Design For All Affected Areas At building 222 Of The Minneapolis Vaha Fort Snelling Campus. Additionally, the Selected A-e Shall Provide Construction Drawings, Specifications, estimates, Construction Period Services And Commissioning Services For The hvac Cooling System And Building Automation Replacements At Building 222. the Final Deliverable Will Include In Both Pdf And Cad Format: 1. The A-e Shall Completely Survey All Existing Spaces Affected By The renovation. Survey Shall Include Architectural, Life Safety, Electrical, mechanical, Structural, And Low Voltage Systems. The Drawings Supplied By the Va Are Not As-built. 2. The A-e Shall Use The Attached Schematic Design As The Starting Point To develop The New Schematic Design (35% Design) And Ptrp Phasing Study, as Well As Construction Drawings (cds). This Will Require Meetings With Staff to Review Details Of The Plan And To Gather Comments From The Staff On The project. The A-e Will Budget, At A Minimum, Four (4) Meetings For This purpose. Comments Approved By The Va Project Manager Will Be incorporated Into The Design. These Four Meetings Are In Addition To The required Design Charrette Meetings, And The Required Meetings At The 65%, 95%, And 100% Design Reviews Of Construction Documents. 3. The Design For The Renovation Of Building 222 Will Be Completed In Two phases: a. The First Phase Will Be An Effort To Collect Comments From Va Staff On The new Schematic Design And Best Practice Model Projects, And b. The Second Phase Will Incorporate Comments That Are Approved By The va Project Manager And Develop 65%, 95%, 100% And Final Construction plans (cd Issue) And Specifications. 4. The Plans And Specifications Must Be Detailed Adequately To Award A sealed Bid Construction Contract, See Section G – Deliverables, For Design services Requirements. 5. The Selected A-e Designer Shall Include Construction Period Services (cps) To Ensure The Construction Meets Code, Specifications, Va Design guides And Manuals, Quality And Design Intent Of The Construction Drawings and Specifications; See Section G – Deliverables, For Minimum Cps requirements. Provide Option Years For Fy26 & Fy27. 6. The A-e Shall Design The Project To Incorporate Staff Relocations Or temporary Spaces As Required To Complete The Project. 7. Environmental Conditions Shall Be Maintained To Adjacent Spaces. 8. Energy Savings In A Priority Goal For The Va. The Design Should incorporate Features To Minimize Energy Use And Maximize Energy Efficiency selection Process: this Notice Is A Request For Qualifications (rfq) Of A-e Firms/lead Designers interested In Contracting For This Work. The A-e Firm As Used In This Rfq means An Individual, Firm, Partnership, Corporation, Association, Or Other legal Entity Permitted By Law To Practice The Profession Of Architecture Or engineering That Will Have Contractual Responsibility For The Project Design. this Procurement Consists Of A One (1) Stage Evaluation Process. Stage One (1) Will Consist Of The Evaluation Of The Technical Submission Package. All responsive Submissions Will Be Evaluated By The Technical Evaluation Board (teb). The Firms Will Be Ranked. the Selection Of The Most Qualified Contractor Will Follow The Guidance Provided In far 36.6 – Architect-engineer Services. Additionally, This Solicitation Is Also issued In Accordance With Public Law 109-461, The Veterans Benefits, healthcare Information And Technology Act Of 2006, Sections 502 And 503, As A set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) contractors. Pursuant To 38 Usc 8127(d), Competition Is Restricted To Sdvosb construction Firms, As There Is A Reasonable Expectation That Two Or More Offers from Sdvosb Contractors Will Be Received Under This Solicitation. apparent Successful Offerors Must Apply For And Receive Verification From The U.s small Business Administration Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) In accordance With 38 Cfr Part 74 By Submission Of Documentation Of Veteran status And Ownership And Control Sufficient To Establish Appropriate Status. failure To Be Both Verified And Visible On Vetcert At The Time Sf 330s Are submitted, When The Proposal Is Received As A Result Of The Solicitation Issued To the Most Qualified Firm, And On The Date Of Contract Award Will Result In The Offeror’s Proposal/sf 330 Being Deemed Not Acceptable. All Offerors Are Urged To contact The Vetcert And Submit The Aforementioned Required Documents To Obtain vetcert Verification Of Their Sdvosb Status If They Have Not Already Done So. the Government Will Not Pay, Nor Reimburse, Any Costs Associated With responding To This Request. The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A contract As A Result Of This Announcement. Firms Will Be Selected Based On demonstrated Competence And Qualifications For The Required Work. The construction Magnitude Of This Project Is $1,000,000.00 - $2,000,00.00. submission Requirements And Evaluation Criteria For stage One (1): submissions Of Completed Standard Form 330 (sf 330) Received In response To This Notice Will Be Evaluated By A Government Evaluation Board in Accordance With The Selection Of Architect And Engineering Statute, 40 u.s.c. Ch11, The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Part 36, To determine The Most Highly Qualified Firms. Evaluation Of Past Performance and Experience May Include Information Provided By The Offeror, Customer inquiries, Government Databases, And Publicly Available Sources. Offerors are Responsible For Collecting And Submitting Past Performance questionnaires With Their Final Packages To The Veterans Affairs (va) network Contracting Office (nco) 23 Contracting Officer Before The Closing date Of This Synopsis. responding Firms, Either Multi-disciplined Or Collaborating With Consultants, Must demonstrate Capability In Healthcare Architecture, Surveying, Civil, Structural, mechanical, Electrical, Communications, Environmental, Fire Protection, Cost estimating, Building Commissioning, Leadership In Energy And Environmental design, Specification Writing, And Construction Surveillance Skills As Described herein. Responses To This Notice Should Include Recent (within The Past 4 Years) experience In Designing Projects Of This Nature. this Is Not A Request For Proposal. This Is A Request For Sf 330 A-e qualification Packages Only. Any Requests For A Solicitation Will Not Receive A response. No Material Will Be Issued, And No Solicitation Package Or Bidder/plan holder List Will Be Issued. the Three Most Highly Rated Firms Based On The Technical Review Of All The Sf 330’s Received Will Be Notified. A Solicitation Will Only Be Issued To The Most Highly qualified Firm At Conclusion Of The Technical Review. The Second And Third Place rated Firms Will Be Notified That They Were Not Selected Most Qualified But That They may Still Be Contacted For Solicitation If Award Does Not Proceed With The Most highly Qualified Firm. submission Requirements: Firms Must Provide A Customer Reference List With addresses And Telephone Numbers, And Bidding Records (ae Estimate Cost Of construction Vs. Construction Awarded Amount), If Applicable For All Projects listed As Related Experience, And A Project Workload Schedule Showing Proposed team Members For The Project Period. All Responding Firms, Including Consultants to The Primary Firm Are Required To Submit Their Sf 330 Part 1 And Part 2 electronically To Both The Contracting Officer And Contracting Specialist. contracting Officer: Dwayne Brauch / Email Address: Dwayne.brauch@va.gov and Contracting Specialist: Marc Del Valle / Email Address: marc.delvalle@va.gov. The Sf 330, Part I Must Clearly Indicate The Office Location where The Work Will Be Performed, And The Qualification Of The Individuals And subcontractors Proposed To Work On The Contract And Their Geographical Location. you Must Submit Your Electronical Copy, And Any Supplemental Information (such as Spreadsheets, Backup Data, Technical Information), Using Any Of The Electronic formats And Media Described Below. However, Contractors Will Be Notified Of The award Via An Electronic Notice Of Award E-mail. The Award Document Will Be attached To The Notice Of Award E-mail. Acceptable Electronic Formats (software) for Submission Of Sf 330 Packages: (a) Files Readable Using The Current Adobe Portable Document Format (pdf). when Submitting Construction Drawings Contractors Are Required To Submit one Set In Autocad And One Set In Adobe Pdf. (purpose: Contracting Can open The Pdf Version And Engineering Can Open Autocad Files); (b) Files In Adobe* Pdf Files: When Scanning Documents Scanner Resolution should Be Set To 200 Dots Per Inch, Or Greater; (c) Other Electronic Format. If You Wish To Submit An Offer Using Another format Other Than Described In These Instructions, E-mail The Contracting officer Who Issued The Solicitation. Please Submit Your Request At Least ten (10) Calendar Days Before The Scheduled Closing Date Of The solicitation. Request A Decision As To The Format Acceptability And Make sure You Receive Approval Of The Alternate Format Before Using It To Send your Offer; (d) Sf 330s Shall Be Provided On Standard Letter Size 8-1/2 By 11-inch Paper, limited To A Maximum Of Seventy-five (75), Single-sided, Single-spaced, and Numbered Pages. If More Than Seventy-five (75) Single-sided Pages are Submitted, All Pages After Seventy-five (75) Pages Will Not Be evaluated. The Font For Text Shall Be Times New Roman 12-point Or Larger. (e) Please Note That We Can No Longer Accept .zip Files Due To Increasing security Concerns. evaluation Criteria: each Firm Must Demonstrate Their Qualifications With Respect To The Selection criteria Listed Below. Evaluation Criteria (a), (b), (c), (d) And (e) Are Of Equal importance; Criterion (f) Is Of Lesser Importance Than Criteria (a), (b), (c), (d) And (e); And Criterion (g) Is Of Least Importance And Will Be Used As A Tiebreaker among Technically Equal Firms. Sf-330s Will Be Evaluated To Determine The Most highly Qualified Firm/team Based On Submitted Sf-330 Responses. Failure To provide Requested Data Or Comply With The Instructions In This Synopsis And Sf- 330 Instructions Could Result In A Firm Considered Being Less Qualified Or eliminated From Consideration. Specific Evaluation Criteria Include: a. Professional Qualifications: sf-330, Part I, Block E. Nco 23 Will Consider Any Information, Which May Be pertinent To This Criterion, Including The Following: Proposed Key Personnel (reference Primary Discipline List Below), Professional Registration, And competence, Related Experiences To Accomplish This Work, Education, And years With The Company. Key Personnel Shall Be Permanent Employees Of the Prime Firm/team Rather Than Temporary “contract Hire” Employee arrangements. Failure To Provide A Balanced Workforce In The Disciplines listed Could Result In The Firm Being Considered Not Qualified. The Combination of Criteria Below Will Be Used To Determine The Ability Of The Staff To Contribute to The Successful Completion Of Project Task Orders. Firms With Greater breadth Of In-house Expertise Will Be Rated Higher Than Those Needing To Hire sub-consultants. The Offeror’s Team Shall Include Staff Members Licensed In the States Covering Veteran Integrated Service Networks (visn) 23 Found In the Statement Of Work (sow) In The Following Disciplines: • Architectural Design • Structural Engineer* • Mechanical Engineer • Electrical Engineer • Cost Estimator • Commissioning Agent in Addition, The Offeror’s Team Shall Include Staff Members In The Following disciplines And Shall Demonstrate Their Qualification: • Project/program Manager • Construction Management • Quality Control Manager b. Specialized Experience And Technical Competence: sf-330, Part I, Section F. Region 3 Nco 23 Will Consider Any Information which May Be Pertinent To This Criterion, Including The Following: Specialized experience And Technical Competence In The Performance Of Services Similar to Those Anticipated Under This Contract In Terms Of Recent And Relevant experience With Regard To The Project Examples Described Below, As Well As demonstrated Experience With Va Facility Design. • Example Projects: Submit Example Design Projects In Narrative Format That highlight The Experience Factors Listed Above. Design Project Examples should Not Exceed Two Pages Each. All Experience Factors Do Not Have To Be included In A Single Project. The Offeror May Submit Multiple Projects To demonstrate Experience In All Relevant Types Of Work, However, Do Not Submit more Than Five Projects Total a) The Narratives Of Example Projects Should Show Contract Number, Issuing agency, Project Name, A Current Point Of Contact Including Telephone And email Information, Project Scope, Size, Location, Design Fees, The Total Number of Modifications / Change Orders Issued During Performance Of Project, Date of Project Completion, Estimate Of Construction Cost, Principal Design elements And Features, Complexity Of The Job, Challenges Faced To Include disagreements Regarding Design Requirements And Construction Estimates disputes, And The Resolution And Results Of Any Challenges Faced. In Addition, and If Known, List The Construction Contract Award Price, And The Total Number of Construction Contract Modifications/change Orders And Their Total Value. b) Example Projects May Be From The Private Or Public Sector; However, Va projects May Be Rated Higher. Projects Completed More Recently Will Be evaluated More Advantageously. The Design Of All Example Projects Must have Been Completed Within The Past Four (4) Years (prior To The Sf-330 Due date For This Solicitation). The Evaluation Will Consider The Relevancy (design and Construction Scope, Size And Location) Of Projects Identified. For The purposes Of This Evaluation The A-e May Submit No More Than Two Example projects Which Were Investigations Or Studies Only. The Investigation(s) Or study(ies) Must Have Been Completed Within The Past Four (4) Years (prior To the Sf-330 Due Date For This Solicitation) As Well. c) Examples Of Work Submitted That Do Not Meet The Requirements Specified here Will Not Be Evaluated. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible points Of Contact Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being considered Less Qualified And Eliminated From Further Consideration. Identify any Key Personnel In Sf-330, Part I, Section G That Worked On The Projects and Their Role. Specialized Experience And Technical Competency Will Be evaluated For Ability To Support The Range Of Work Required For This Contract, As demonstrated By Firm’s Submitted Projects. c. Capacity: sf-330, Part I, Block H. Demonstrate How The Firm(s) Will Manage, coordinate, And Administer The Work Within The Prime And Among Any teaming Partners. Teaming Partners To Be Included By The Prime Firm In Their response Should Be Clearly Identified As Such For Evaluation Purposes And will Later Be Agreed To During Negotiations Of Any Resultant Contract. Sf-330, part Ii, Block 11 Will Also Be Evaluated To Assist In Determining This Factor. sf-330 Part I Blocks C, D, F And Sf-330, Part Ii Will Also Be Evaluated To support This Criterion. Nco 23 Will Consider Any Information Which May Be pertinent To This Criterion, Including The Following: • Capacity To Perform Work In-house And With Teaming Members. • Demonstrate Active On-going Federal And Non-federal Work (address current Dollar Value Of Work, Number Of Current Projects, Management approach To Your On-going Work, And How The Team Will Support The Work requirements Outlined In This Synopsis In Addition To Current Work). Quantify the A-e Teams Reserve Capacity (percent Of Available Capacity Or Man Hours available Or Number Of Man Hours Available). • Greater Weight Will Be Given To Offerors Who Provide Quantitative Data To support An Assertion Of Sufficient Work-load Capacity. d. Construction Period Services: sf-330, Part I, Block H. In A Two-page Narrative, Provide Supporting information On The Firms Experience In Construction Period Services To Include professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period, Review Of construction Submittals, Support In Answering Requests For Information During the Construction Period, And Support Of Construction Contract Changes To include Drafting Statements Of Work, And Cost Estimates. • Demonstrate How The Firm(s) Will Manage, Coordinate, And Administer These services. • Provide Information On Technology To Be Used During Field Inspections. • Provide Any Additional Pertinent Information Relevant To These Criteria. • Greater Weight Will Be Given To Offerors Who Provide Examples Of Completed projects Where They’ve Successfully Completed These Services In The Past 18- months. e. Past Performance: sf-330, Block H. For The Example Projects Provided Under Specialized experience And Technical Competence, In A Single Page Narrative Form provide Past Performance In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And compliance With Performance Schedules For Each Example Project Submitted under Specialized Experience And Technical Competence. In Addition To past Performance Information Provided, The Evaluation Will Include information Available Within The Va, Federal, State, Private Industry, Or Other sources. In Addition To The Narrative Described Above, Forward The Past performance Questionnaire (ppq) Of This Synopsis, To Each Project Point Of contact. Completed Ppq Forms Shall Be Submitted As Part Of The Firms’ proposal Package. Firms May Include Any Ratings, Letters Of Appreciation Or performance, Awards Etc., For Relevant Experience; However, Federal database Content And Ppqs Will Be Evaluated More Advantageously. reponses Will Be Evaluated To Determine Firms’ Ability To Maintain Cost, schedule, Quality, And Customer Satisfaction. if The Offeror Is Unable To Obtain A Completed Ppq From A Client For A project(s) Before The Response Date Set Forth In This Notice, Offerors Should complete And Submit With Their Responses The First Page Of The Ppq (attachment), Which Will Provide Contract And Client Information For The respective Project(s). Offerors May Submit A Ppq Previously Submitted Under a Different Notice/rfp (legible Copies Are Acceptable) As Long As It Is On The same Form As Posted With This Synopsis. Offerors Should Follow Up With clients/references To Ensure Timely Submittal Of Questionnaires. If Requested by The Client, Questionnaires May Be Submitted Directly To The Government's point Of Contact, Network Contracting Office 23, Attn: Dwayne Brauch Via email At Dwayne.brauch@va.gov Prior To The Response Date. f. Geographic Proximity: geographic Proximity To The General Area Of The Requiring Activity As Well As knowledge Of Minneapolis Va Health Care Campus And Surrounding Federal properties. Sf-330, Part I, Block H. In Single Page Narrative Form demonstrate Firm’s Familiarity With Local Conditions To Include Knowledge Of, and Experience Dealing With, The Regulatory Agencies, Geological Features, logistics, Costs, Climatic Conditions And Local Design And Construction methods. Narrative Shall Include Team Location, Including Main Offices, branch Offices, And Any Subconsultant Offices. g. Subcontracting Efforts: commitment To Vha Shall Be Detailed In Sf-330, Part I, Block H. Offerors shall Identify And Commit To The Use Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small businesses, Veteran-owned Small Businesses, And Other Types Of Small businesses As Subcontractors. joint Ventures: (1) All Qualifications Packages Submitted By Joint Ventures Must Include A copy Of An Executed Joint Venture Agreement (with Original Signatures) Which fully Discloses The Legal Identity Of Each Member Of The Joint Venture, The relationship Between The Members, The Form Of Ownership Of Each Member, and Any Limitations On Liability Or Authority For Each Member. (2) An Authorized Representative Of Each Member Of The Joint Venture must Sign The Contract Accompanying An Offer Regardless Of Any Agency relationship Established Between The Members. (3) In The Case Of Corporations That Are Joint Venture Members, The corporation Secretary Must Certify That The Corporation Is Authorized To participate In The Joint Venture, Either By Certifying In The Joint Venture agreement, Or By Submitting A Separate Certification To The Government. the Joint Venture Must Also Provide A Certificate That Identifies A Principal representative Of The Joint Venture With Full Authority To Bind The Joint venture. (4) Representations, Certifications, And Financial Information Must Be submitted For Each Member Of The Joint Venture. va Primary Point Of Contact: Dwayne Brauch / Email Address: dwayne.brauch@va.gov / Phone Number: 651-293-3039. va Alternate Point Of Contact: Marc Del Valle / Email Address: marc.delvalle@va.gov / Phone Number: 651-293-3011. a.1 List Of Attachments see Attached Document: S02_attachment Limitations Of Subcontracting Cert Of Compliance {2 Pages}. see Attached Document: S02_attachment Performance Questionaire {3 Pages}.

Details: Description Philippine Bidding Documents (as Harmonized With Development Partners) Construction Of Rice Mill Phase Ii At Brgy. Wayang, Miag-ao, Iloilo Bid No. Agr-25-85-b Iloilo Provincial Government Sixth Edition Table Of Contents Glossary Of Terms, Abbreviations, And Acronyms 4 Section I. Invitation To Bid 7 Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 9 1. Scope Of Bid 9 2. Funding Information 9 3. Bidding Requirements 9 4. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices 10 5. Eligible Bidders 10 6. Origin Of Associated Goods 10 7. Subcontracts 10 8. Pre-bid Conference 10 9. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents 11 10. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 11 11. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 11 12. Alternative Bids 12 13. Bid Prices 12 14. Bid And Payment Currencies 12 15. Bid Security 12 16. Sealing And Marking Of Bids 12 17. Deadline For Submission Of Bids 13 18. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 13 19. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 13 20. Post Qualification 13 21. Signing Of The Contract 13 Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet 14 Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract 16 1. Scope Of Contract 16 2. Sectional Completion Of Works 16 3. Possession Of Site 16 4. The Contractor’s Obligations 16 5. Performance Security 17 6. Site Investigation Reports 17 7. Warranty 17 8. Liability Of The Contractor 17 9. Termination For Other Causes 17 10. Dayworks 18 11. Program Of Work 18 12. Instructions, Inspections And Audits 18 13. Advance Payment 18 14. Progress Payments 18 15. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 18 Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract 19 Section Vi. Specifications 20 Section Vii. Drawings 26 Section Viii. Bill Of Quantities 27 Section Ix. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents 30 Glossary Of Terms, Abbreviations, And Acronyms Abc – Approved Budget For The Contract. Arcc – Allowable Range Of Contract Cost. Bac – Bids And Awards Committee. Bid – A Signed Offer Or Proposal To Undertake A Contract Submitted By A Bidder In Response To And In Consonance With The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents. Also Referred To As Proposal And Tender. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[c]) Bidder – Refers To A Contractor, Manufacturer, Supplier, Distributor And/or Consultant Who Submits A Bid In Response To The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[d]) Bidding Documents – The Documents Issued By The Procuring Entity As The Bases For Bids, Furnishing All Information Necessary For A Prospective Bidder To Prepare A Bid For The Goods, Infrastructure Projects, And/or Consulting Services Required By The Procuring Entity. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[e]) Bir – Bureau Of Internal Revenue. Bsp – Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas. Cda – Cooperative Development Authority. Consulting Services – Refer To Services For Infrastructure Projects And Other Types Of Projects Or Activities Of The Gop Requiring Adequate External Technical And Professional Expertise That Are Beyond The Capability And/or Capacity Of The Gop To Undertake Such As, But Not Limited To: (i) Advisory And Review Services; (ii) Pre-investment Or Feasibility Studies; (iii) Design; (iv) Construction Supervision; (v) Management And Related Services; And (vi) Other Technical Services Or Special Studies. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[i]) Contract – Refers To The Agreement Entered Into Between The Procuring Entity And The Supplier Or Manufacturer Or Distributor Or Service Provider For Procurement Of Goods And Services; Contractor For Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects; Or Consultant Or Consulting Firm For Procurement Of Consulting Services; As The Case May Be, As Recorded In The Contract Form Signed By The Parties, Including All Attachments And Appendices Thereto And All Documents Incorporated By Reference Therein. Contractor – Is A Natural Or Juridical Entity Whose Proposal Was Accepted By The Procuring Entity And To Whom The Contract To Execute The Work Was Awarded. Contractor As Used In These Bidding Documents May Likewise Refer To A Supplier, Distributor, Manufacturer, Or Consultant. Cpi – Consumer Price Index. Dole – Department Of Labor And Employment. Dti – Department Of Trade And Industry. Foreign-funded Procurement Or Foreign-assisted Project – Refers To Procurement Whose Funding Source Is From A Foreign Government, Foreign Or International Financing Institution As Specified In The Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[b]). Gfi – Government Financial Institution. Gocc – Government-owned And/or –controlled Corporation. Goods – Refer To All Items, Supplies, Materials And General Support Services, Except Consulting Services And Infrastructure Projects, Which May Be Needed In The Transaction Of Public Businesses Or In The Pursuit Of Any Government Undertaking, Project Or Activity, Whether In The Nature Of Equipment, Furniture, Stationery, Materials For Construction, Or Personal Property Of Any Kind, Including Non-personal Or Contractual Services Such As The Repair And Maintenance Of Equipment And Furniture, As Well As Trucking, Hauling, Janitorial, Security, And Related Or Analogous Services, As Well As Procurement Of Materials And Supplies Provided By The Procuring Entity For Such Services. The Term “related” Or “analogous Services” Shall Include, But Is Not Limited To, Lease Or Purchase Of Office Space, Media Advertisements, Health Maintenance Services, And Other Services Essential To The Operation Of The Procuring Entity. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[r]) Gop – Government Of The Philippines. Infrastructure Projects – Include The Construction, Improvement, Rehabilitation, Demolition, Repair, Restoration Or Maintenance Of Roads And Bridges, Railways, Airports, Seaports, Communication Facilities, Civil Works Components Of Information Technology Projects, Irrigation, Flood Control And Drainage, Water Supply, Sanitation, Sewerage And Solid Waste Management Systems, Shore Protection, Energy/power And Electrification Facilities, National Buildings, School Buildings, Hospital Buildings, And Other Related Construction Projects Of The Government. Also Referred To As Civil Works Or Works. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[u]) Lgus – Local Government Units. Nfcc – Net Financial Contracting Capacity. Nga – National Government Agency. Pcab – Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board. Philgeps - Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System. Procurement Project – Refers To A Specific Or Identified Procurement Covering Goods, Infrastructure Project Or Consulting Services. A Procurement Project Shall Be Described, Detailed, And Scheduled In The Project Procurement Management Plan Prepared By The Agency Which Shall Be Consolidated In The Procuring Entity's Annual Procurement Plan. (gppb Circular No. 06-2019 Dated 17 July 2019) Psa – Philippine Statistics Authority. Sec – Securities And Exchange Commission. Slcc – Single Largest Completed Contract. Un – United Nations. Republic Of The Philippines Iloilo Provincial Government Section I. Invitation To Bid For Construction Of Rice Mill Phase Ii At Brgy. Wayang, Miag-ao, Iloilo Bid No. Agr-25-85-b 1. The Iloilo Provincial Government, Through The Capital Outlay - Supplemental Budget No. 1 Fy 2023 Intends To Apply The Sum Of One Million Four Hundred Twenty-seven Thousand Three Hundred Forty-five Pesos (p1,427,345.00) Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For Agr-25-85-b For The Construction Of Rice Mill Phase Ii At Brgy. Wayang, Miag-ao, Iloilo For The Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 2. The Iloilo Provincial Government Now Invites Bids For The Above Procurement Project. Completion Of The Works Is Required Ninety 90 Calendar Days. Bidders Should Have Completed A Contract Similar To The Project. The Description Of An Eligible Bidder Is Contained In The Bidding Documents, Particularly, In Section Ii (instructions To Bidders). 3. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion As Specified In The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act (ra) No. 9184. 4. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From The Bids And Awards Committee Secretariat, 5th Floor, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City, Philippines And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below From 8:00am To 5:00pm. 5. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Acquired By Interested Bidders On June 9, 2025 From Given Address And Website/s Below And Upon Payment Of The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents, Pursuant To The Latest Guidelines Issued By The Gppb, In The Amount Of Five Thousand Pesos (p5, 000.00). The Procuring Entity Shall Allow The Bidder To Present Its Proof Of Payment For The Fees In Person. 6. The Iloilo Provincial Government Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On None At Bids And Awards Committee Secretariat, 5th Floor, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City, Philippines, And/or Through Videoconferencing/webcasting Via Zoom Conference Which Shall Be Open To Prospective Bidders. The Default Meeting Id And Password Shall Be: Meeting Id: 4340851724 // Password: 0922 7. Bids Must Be Duly Received By The Bac Secretariat Through Manual Submission Bids And Awards Committee Secretariat, 5th Floor, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City On Or Before June 17, 2025, 9:00 A.m. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 8. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 16. 9. Bid Opening Shall Be On June 17, 2025, 9:01 A.m. At Bids And Awards Committee Secretariat, 5th Floor, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City, Philippines. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Representatives Who Choose To Attend The Activity. 10. The Iloilo Provincial Government Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding, Or Not Award The Contract At Any Time Prior To Contract Award In Accordance With Sections 35.6 And 41 Of The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Ra No. 9184, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 11. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Atty. Raemman M. Lagrada Head, Bac Secretariat 5f New Iloilo Provincial Capitol Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City Tel. No. (33) 336-0736 Fax No. (33) 337-7731 Email: Ipg_bacs@yahoo.com 12. You May Visit The Following Websites: For Downloading Of Bidding Documents: Www.iloilo.gov.ph Atty. Dennis T. Ventilacion Bac Chairperson Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 1. Scope Of Bid The Procuring Entity, Iloilo Provincial Government Invites Bids For The Construction Of Rice Mill Phase Ii At Brgy. Wayang, Miag-ao, Iloilo, With Project Identification Number Agr-25-85-b. The Procurement Project (referred To Herein As “project”) Is For The Construction Of Works, As Described In Section Vi (specifications). 2. Funding Information 2.1. The Gop Through The Source Of Funding As Indicated Below For 2023 In The Amount Of One Million Four Hundred Twenty-seven Thousand Three Hundred Forty-five Pesos (p1,427,345.00) 2.2. The Source Of Funding Is: A.) Lgu’s, Capital Outlay – Supplemental Budget No. 1 Cy 2023 As Approved By The Sanggunian. 3. Bidding Requirements The Bidding For The Project Shall Be Governed By All The Provisions Of Ra No. 9184 And Its 2016 Revised Irr, Including Its Generic Procurement Manual And Associated Policies, Rules And Regulations As The Primary Source Thereof, While The Herein Clauses Shall Serve As The Secondary Source Thereof. Any Amendments Made To The Irr And Other Gppb Issuances Shall Be Applicable Only To The Ongoing Posting, Advertisement, Or Invitation To Bid By The Bac Through The Issuance Of A Supplemental Or Bid Bulletin. The Bidder, By The Act Of Submitting Its Bid, Shall Be Deemed To Have Inspected The Site, Determined The General Characteristics Of The Contracted Works And The Conditions For This Project, Such As The Location And The Nature Of The Work; (b) Climatic Conditions; (c) Transportation Facilities; (c) Nature And Condition Of The Terrain, Geological Conditions At The Site Communication Facilities, Requirements, Location And Availability Of Construction Aggregates And Other Materials, Labor, Water, Electric Power And Access Roads; And (d) Other Factors That May Affect The Cost, Duration And Execution Or Implementation Of The Contract, Project, Or Work And Examine All Instructions, Forms, Terms, And Project Requirements In The Bidding Documents. 4. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices The Procuring Entity, As Well As The Bidders And Contractors, Shall Observe The Highest Standard Of Ethics During The Procurement And Execution Of The Contract. They Or Through An Agent Shall Not Engage In Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices Defined Under Annex “i” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Or Other Integrity Violations In Competing For The Project. 5. Eligible Bidders 5.1. Only Bids Of Bidders Found To Be Legally, Technically, And Financially Capable Will Be Evaluated. 5.2. The Bidder Must Have An Experience Of Having Completed A Single Largest Completed Contract (slcc) That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc Adjusted, If Necessary, By The Bidder To Current Prices Using The Psa’s Cpi, Except Under Conditions Provided For In Section 23.4.2.4 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. A Contract Is Considered To Be “similar” To The Contract To Be Bid If It Has The Major Categories Of Work Stated In The Bds. 5.3. For Foreign-funded Procurement, The Procuring Entity And The Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution May Agree On Another Track Record Requirement, As Specified In The Bidding Document Prepared For This Purpose. 5.4. The Bidders Shall Comply With The Eligibility Criteria Under Section 23.4.2 Of The 2016 Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 6. Origin Of Associated Goods There Is No Restriction On The Origin Of Goods Other Than Those Prohibited By A Decision Of The Un Security Council Taken Under Chapter Vii Of The Charter Of The Un. 7. Subcontracts 7.1. The Bidder May Subcontract Portions Of The Project To The Extent Allowed By The Procuring Entity As Stated Herein, But In No Case More Than Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Project. The Procuring Entity Has Prescribed That: A. Subcontracting Is Not Allowed. 8. Pre-bid Conference The Procuring Entity Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference For This Project On The Specified Date And Time And Either At Its Physical Address At Bac Office, 5th Floor, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Iloilo City And/or Through Videoconferencing As Indicated In Paragraph 6 Of The Ib. 9. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents Prospective Bidders May Request For Clarification On And/or Interpretation Of Any Part Of The Bidding Documents. Such Requests Must Be In Writing And Received By The Procuring Entity, Either At Its Given Address Or Through Electronic Mail Indicated In The Ib, At Least Ten (10) Calendar Days Before The Deadline Set For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 10.1. The First Envelope Shall Contain The Eligibility And Technical Documents Of The Bid As Specified In Section Ix. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents. 10.2. If The Eligibility Requirements Or Statements, The Bids, And All Other Documents For Submission To The Bac Are In Foreign Language Other Than English, It Must Be Accompanied By A Translation In English, Which Shall Be Authenticated By The Appropriate Philippine Foreign Service Establishment, Post, Or The Equivalent Office Having Jurisdiction Over The Foreign Bidder’s Affairs In The Philippines. For Contracting Parties To The Apostille Convention, Only The Translated Documents Shall Be Authenticated Through An Apostille Pursuant To Gppb Resolution No. 13-2019 Dated 23 May 2019. The English Translation Shall Govern, For Purposes Of Interpretation Of The Bid. 10.3. In Joint Ventures, A Special Pcab License, And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract For This Project, Shall Be Required. Any Additional Type Of Contractor License Or Permit Shall Be Indicated In The Bds. 10.4. A List Of Contractor’s Key Personnel (e.g., Project Manager, Project Engineers, Materials Engineers, And Foremen) Assigned To The Contract To Be Bid, With Their Complete Qualification And Experience Data Shall Be Provided. These Key Personnel Must Meet The Required Minimum Years Of Experience Set In The Bds. 10.5. A List Of Contractor’s Major Equipment Units, Which Are Owned, Leased, And/or Under Purchase Agreements, Supported By Proof Of Ownership, Certification Of Availability Of Equipment From The Equipment Lessor/vendor For The Duration Of The Project, As The Case May Be, Must Meet The Minimum Requirements For The Contract Set In The Bds. 11. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 11.1. The Second Bid Envelope Shall Contain The Financial Documents For The Bid As Specified In Section Ix. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents. 11.2. Any Bid Exceeding The Abc Indicated In Paragraph 1 Of The Ib Shall Not Be Accepted. 11.3. For Foreign-funded Procurement, A Ceiling May Be Applied To Bid Prices Provided The Conditions Are Met Under Section 31.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 12. Alternative Bids Bidders Shall Submit Offers That Comply With The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents, Including The Basic Technical Design As Indicated In The Drawings And Specifications. Unless There Is A Value Engineering Clause In The Bds, Alternative Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 13. Bid Prices All Bid Prices For The Given Scope Of Work In The Project As Awarded Shall Be Considered As Fixed Prices, And Therefore Not Subject To Price Escalation During Contract Implementation, Except Under Extraordinary Circumstances As Determined By The Neda And Approved By The Gppb Pursuant To The Revised Guidelines For Contract Price Escalation Guidelines. 14. Bid And Payment Currencies 14.1. Bid Prices May Be Quoted In The Local Currency Or Tradeable Currency Accepted By The Bsp At The Discretion Of The Bidder. However, For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation, Bids Denominated In Foreign Currencies Shall Be Converted To Philippine Currency Based On The Exchange Rate As Published In The Bsp Reference Rate Bulletin On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 14.2. Payment Of The Contract Price Shall Be Made In: A. Philippine Pesos. 15. Bid Security 15.1. The Bidder Shall Submit A Bid Securing Declaration Or Any Form Of Bid Security In The Amount Indicated In The Bds, Which Shall Be Not Less Than The Percentage Of The Abc In Accordance With The Schedule In The Bds. 15.2. The Bid And Bid Security Shall Be Valid Until October 15, 2025. Any Bid Not Accompanied By An Acceptable Bid Security Shall Be Rejected By The Procuring Entity As Non-responsive. 16. Sealing And Marking Of Bids Each Bidder Shall Submit One Copy Of The First And Second Components Of Its Bid. The Procuring Entity May Request Additional Hard Copies And/or Electronic Copies Of The Bid. However, Failure Of The Bidders To Comply With The Said Request Shall Not Be A Ground For Disqualification. If The Procuring Entity Allows The Submission Of Bids Through Online Submission To The Given Website Or Any Other Electronic Means, The Bidder Shall Submit An Electronic Copy Of Its Bid, Which Must Be Digitally Signed. An Electronic Copy That Cannot Be Opened Or Is Corrupted Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. 17. Deadline For Submission Of Bids The Bidders Shall Submit On The Specified Date And Time And Either At Its Physical Address Or Through Online Submission As Indicated In Paragraph 7 Of The Ib. 18. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 18.1. The Bac Shall Open The Bids In Public At The Time, On The Date, And At The Place Specified In Paragraph 9 Of The Ib. The Bidders’ Representatives Who Are Present Shall Sign A Register Evidencing Their Attendance. In Case Videoconferencing, Webcasting Or Other Similar Technologies Will Be Used, Attendance Of Participants Shall Likewise Be Recorded By The Bac Secretariat. In Case The Bids Cannot Be Opened As Scheduled Due To Justifiable Reasons, The Rescheduling Requirements Under Section 29 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Shall Prevail. 18.2. The Preliminary Examination Of Bids Shall Be Governed By Section 30 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 19. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 19.1. The Procuring Entity’s Bac Shall Immediately Conduct A Detailed Evaluation Of All Bids Rated “passed” Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criteria. The Bac Shall Consider The Conditions In The Evaluation Of Bids Under Section 32.2 Of 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 19.2. If The Project Allows Partial Bids, All Bids And Combinations Of Bids As Indicated In The Bds Shall Be Received By The Same Deadline And Opened And Evaluated Simultaneously So As To Determine The Bid Or Combination Of Bids Offering The Lowest Calculated Cost To The Procuring Entity. Bid Security As Required By Itb Clause 16 Shall Be Submitted For Each Contract (lot) Separately. 19.3. In All Cases, The Nfcc Computation Pursuant To Section 23.4.2.6 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Must Be Sufficient For The Total Of The Abcs For All The Lots Participated In By The Prospective Bidder. 20. Post Qualification Within A Non-extendible Period Of Five (5) Calendar Days From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice From The Bac That It Submitted The Lowest Calculated Bid, The Bidder Shall Submit Its Latest Income And Business Tax Returns Filed And Paid Through The Bir Electronic Filing And Payment System (efps), And Other Appropriate Licenses And Permits Required By Law And Stated In The Bds. 21. Signing Of The Contract The Documents Required In Section 37.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Shall Form Part Of The Contract. Additional Contract Documents Are Indicated In The Bds Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet Itb Clause 5.2 For This Purpose, Contracts Similar To The Project Refer To Contracts Which Have The Same Major Categories Of Work, Which Shall Be: A) Construction Of Rice Mill 7.1 The Procuring Entity Has Prescribed That Subcontracting Is Not Allowed. 10.3 Special Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board License 10.4 The Key Personnel Must Meet The Required Minimum Years Of Experience Set Below: Key Personnel General Experience Relevant Experience 1-project Engineer 1 Year 1 Year 1-material Engineer 1 Year 1 Year 1-agricultural And 1biosystems Engineer 1 Year 1 Year 1-health & Safety Officer 1 Year 1 Year 1-foreman 1 Year 1 Year 10.5 The Minimum Major Equipment Requirements Are The Following: Equipment Capacity Number Of Units Generator - 1 One Bagger Mixer - 1 Concrete Vibrator - 1 Bar Cutter - 1 Welding Machine - 1 Compactor - 1 12 Alternative Bids Are Not Allowed 15.1 The Bid Security Shall Be In The Form Of A Bid Securing Declaration Or Any Of The Following Forms And Amounts: A. The Amount Of Not Less Than Two Percent (2%) Of Abc, If Bid Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; B. The Amount Of Not Less Than Five Percent (5%) Of Abc If Bid Security Is In Surety Bond. 16 Bidders Shall Prepare An Original Of The First (eligibility And Technical) And Second (financial) Envelopes. In Addition, Bidders Shall Submit Separate Copies Of The First And Second Envelopes (copy 1, Copy 2) And Each Set Of Documents Must Clearly Indicate Whether The Same Is Original, Copy 1, Or Copy 2. In The Event Of Any Discrepancy Between The Original And The Copies, The Original Shall Prevail All Envelopes Shall: A. Contain The Name Of The Contract To Be Bid In Capital Letters: “construction Of Rice Mill Phase 11 At Brgy. Wayang, Miag-ao, Iloilo” B. Bear The Name And Address Of The Bidder In Capital Letters; C. Addressed To: Atty. Dennis T. Ventilacion, Chairperson, Bids And Awards Committee: D. Bear The Specific Identification Of This Procurement: “agr-25-85-b” E. Bear A Warning “do Not Open Before June 17, 2025” Indicating The Date And Time For The Submission Of Bids On The Blank: Bid Envelopes That Are Not Properly Sealed And Marked, As Required In The Bidding Documents, Shall Not Be Rejected, But The Bidder Or Its Duly Authorized Representative Shall Acknowledge Such Condition Of The Bid As Submitted. The Bac Or The Procuring Entity Shall Assume No Responsibility For The Misplacement Of The Contents Of The Improperly Sealed Or Marked Bid, Or For Its Premature Opening. Any Interlineations, Erasures, Or Overwriting Shall Be Valid Only If They Are Signed Or Initialed By The Duly Authorized Representative/s Of The Bidder 19.2 Partial Bid Is Not Allowed 20 No Further Instructions. 21 The Additional Contract Documents Relevant To The Project That Are Required By The Procuring Entity Are: A. Construction Schedule And S-curve; B. Manpower Schedule; C. Construction Methods; D. Equipment Utilization Schedule; E. Construction Safety And Health Program Approved By The Department Of Labor And Employment; And F. Pert/cpm Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract 1. Scope Of Contract This Contract Shall Include All Such Items, Although Not Specifically Mentioned, That Can Be Reasonably Inferred As Being Required For Its Completion As If Such Items Were Expressly Mentioned Herein. All The Provisions Of Ra No. 9184 And Its 2016 Revised Irr, Including The Generic Procurement Manual, And Associated Issuances, Constitute The Primary Source For The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract, And Thus, Applicable In Contract Implementation. Herein Clauses Shall Serve As The Secondary Source For The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract. This Is Without Prejudice To Sections 74.1 And 74.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Allowing The Gppb To Amend The Irr, Which Shall Be Applied To All Procurement Activities, The Advertisement, Posting, Or Invitation Of Which Were Issued After The Effectivity Of The Said Amendment. 2. Sectional Completion Of Works If Sectional Completion Is Specified In The Special Conditions Of Contract (scc), References In The Conditions Of Contract To The Works, The Completion Date, And The Intended Completion Date Shall Apply To Any Section Of The Works (other Than References To The Completion Date And Intended Completion Date For The Whole Of The Works). 3. Possession Of Site 4.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Give Possession Of All Or Parts Of The Site To The Contractor Based On The Schedule Of Delivery Indicated In The Scc, Which Corresponds To The Execution Of The Works. If The Contractor Suffers Delay Or Incurs Cost From Failure On The Part Of The Procuring Entity To Give Possession In Accordance With The Terms Of This Clause, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Give The Contractor A Contract Time Extension And Certify Such Sum As Fair To Cover The Cost Incurred, Which Sum Shall Be Paid By Procuring Entity. 4.2. If Possession Of A Portion Is Not Given By The Above Date, The Procuring Entity Will Be Deemed To Have Delayed The Start Of The Relevant Activities. The Resulting Adjustments In Contract Time To Address Such Delay May Be Addressed Through Contract Extension Provided Under Annex “e” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 4. The Contractor’s Obligations The Contractor Shall Employ The Key Personnel Named In The Schedule Of Key Personnel Indicating Their Designation, In Accordance With Itb Clause 10.3 And Specified In The Bds, To Carry Out The Supervision Of The Works. The Procuring Entity Will Approve Any Proposed Replacement Of Key Personnel Only If Their Relevant Qualifications And Abilities Are Equal To Or Better Than Those Of The Personnel Listed In The Schedule. 5. Performance Security 5.1. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity But In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract By Both Parties, The Successful Bidder Shall Furnish The Performance Security In Any Of The Forms Prescribed In Section 39 Of The 2016 Revised Irr. 5.2. The Contractor, By Entering Into The Contract With The Procuring Entity, Acknowledges The Right Of The Procuring Entity To Institute Action Pursuant To Ra No. 3688 Against Any Subcontractor Be They An Individual, Firm, Partnership, Corporation, Or Association Supplying The Contractor With Labor, Materials And/or Equipment For The Performance Of This Contract. 6. Site Investigation Reports The Contractor, In Preparing The Bid, Shall Rely On Any Site Investigation Reports Referred To In The Scc Supplemented By Any Information Obtained By The Contractor. 7. Warranty 7.1. In Case The Contractor Fails To Undertake The Repair Works Under Section 62.2.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr, The Procuring Entity Shall Forfeit Its Performance Security, Subject Its Property(ies) To Attachment Or Garnishment Proceedings, And Perpetually Disqualify It From Participating In Any Public Bidding. All Payables Of The Gop In His Favor Shall Be Offset To Recover The Costs. 7.2. The Warranty Against Structural Defects/failures, Except That Occasioned-on Force Majeure, Shall Cover The Period From The Date Of Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity. Specific Duration Of The Warranty Is Found In The Scc. 8. Liability Of The Contractor Subject To Additional Provisions, If Any, Set Forth In The Scc, The Contractor’s Liability Under This Contract Shall Be As Provided By The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. If The Contractor Is A Joint Venture, All Partners To The Joint Venture Shall Be Jointly And Severally Liable To The Procuring Entity. 9. Termination For Other Causes Contract Termination Shall Be Initiated In Case It Is Determined Prima Facie By The Procuring Entity That The Contractor Has Engaged, Before, Or During The Implementation Of The Contract, In Unlawful Deeds And Behaviors Relative To Contract Acquisition And Implementation, Such As, But Not Limited To Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices As Stated In Itb Clause 4. 10. Dayworks Subject To The Guidelines On Variation Order In Annex “e” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184, And If Applicable As Indicated In The Scc, The Dayworks Rates In The Contractor’s Bid Shall Be Used For Small Additional Amounts Of Work Only When The Procuring Entity’s Representative Has Given Written Instructions In Advance For Additional Work To Be Paid For In That Way. 11. Program Of Work 11.1. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval The Said Program Of Work Showing The General Methods, Arrangements, Order, And Timing For All The Activities In The Works. The Submissions Of The Program Of Work Are Indicated In The Scc. 11.2. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval An Updated Program Of Work At Intervals No Longer Than The Period Stated In The Scc. If The Contractor Does Not Submit An Updated Program Of Work Within This Period, The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From The Next Payment Certificate And Continue To Withhold This Amount Until The Next Payment After The Date On Which The Overdue Program Of Work Has Been Submitted. 12. Instructions, Inspections And Audits The Contractor Shall Permit The Gop Or The Procuring Entity To Inspect The Contractor’s Accounts And Records Relating To The Performance Of The Contractor And To Have Them Audited By Auditors Of The Gop Or The Procuring Entity, As May Be Required. 13. Advance Payment The Procuring Entity Shall, Upon A Written Request Of The Contractor Which Shall Be Submitted As A Contract Document, Make An Advance Payment To The Contractor In An Amount Not Exceeding Fifteen Percent (15%) Of The Total Contract Price, To Be Made In Lump Sum, Or At The Most Two Installments According To A Schedule Specified In The Scc, Subject To The Requirements In Annex “e” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 14. Progress Payments The Contractor May Submit A Request For Payment For Work Accomplished. Such Requests For Payment Shall Be Verified And Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative/project Engineer. Except As Otherwise Stipulated In The Scc, Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Put In Place Shall Not Be Included For Payment. 15. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 15.1. If Required, The Contractor Will Provide “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals As Specified In The Scc. 15.2. If The Contractor Does Not Provide The Drawings And/or Manuals By The Dates Stated Above, Or They Do Not Receive The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval, The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From Payments Due To The Contractor. Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract Gcc Clause 2 As Per Construction Schedule/contract Period 3.1 The Procuring Entity Shall Give Possession Of All Parts Of The Site To The Contractor Upon Effectivity Of The Contracts. 6 No Further Instructions 7.2 [in Case Of Permanent Structures, Such As Buildings Of Types 4 And 5 As Classified Under The National Building Code Of The Philippines And Other Structures Made Of Steel, Iron, Or Concrete Which Comply With Relevant Structural Codes (e.g., Dpwh Standard Specifications), Such As, But Not Limited To, Steel/concrete Bridges, Flyovers, Aircraft Movement Areas, Ports, Dams, Tunnels, Filtration And Treatment Plants, Sewerage Systems, Power Plants, Transmission And Communication Towers, Railway System, And Other Similar Permanent Structures:] Fifteen (15) Years. 10 Dayworks Are Applicable At The Rate Shown In The Contractor’s Original Bid. 11.1 No Further Instructions 11.2 No Further Instructions 13 The Amount Of The Advance Shall Not Exceed 15% Of The Total Contract Price. 14 Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Installed Or Constructed Shall Not Be Included For Payment. 15.1 The Date By Which Operating And Maintenance Manuals Are Required Shall Be At Least 5 Days Before The Testing And Commissioning. The Date By Which “as Built” Drawings Are Required Shall Be At Least 10 Days Prior To The Final Billing. 15.2 The Amount To Be Withheld For Failing To Produce “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals By The Date Required Is 1% Of The Final Contract Amount. Section Vi. Specification General Requirements All Works To Be Done Shall Be With First Class Workmanship And Shall Conform To The Plans And Specifications. All Materials To Be Used Shall Be Of Good Quality And Properly Inspected By The Authorized Representative Or The Engineer In-charge. The Provincial Agriculturist Is Reserved The Right To Rescind, Terminate, Suspend The Contract If He Deems Necessary And To The Best Interest Of The Government. The Contractor Shall Be Liable For All Damages That Will Occur During The Construction Of The Project. Scope Of Works The Works Include Furnishing Of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment And Other Incidentals Necessary To Complete The Project Such As Clearing And Grubbing, Excavation, Backfilling, Concrete Works, Masonry Works, Plastering Works, Roofing Works, Ceiling Works, Tile Works, Door And Windows With Complete Accessories, Plumbing Works, Electrical Works, Painting Works, And Installation Of Logo. General Condition A. The Works To Be Done Herein Shall Be The Construction Of Rice Mill Phase Ii As Of Approved And Of Quality Materials Completed As Per Plans, Details And Specifications. Supervision Of The Work Shall Be Done Under The Responsibility Of The Project Engineer With The Help Of The Construction Foreman. B. All Materials Employed And To Be Used In The Construction Shall Be Brand New, Unless Otherwise Or As Directed And Approved By The Project Engineer. C. Skilled Workmen And Workmanship Subject To Project Engineer’s Approval Shall Perform Methods Of The Construction In The Most Acceptable Manner. D. The Drawings Referred To In The Specifications Including Supplementary One, To Be Furnished As The Work Progress Are Intended To Cooperate With The Specification And To Form Part Hereof. Where Figures Are Given, They Are To Be Followed In Performance To Measurement By Scale. E. The Assigned Engineer Or Construction Foreman Shall Lay – Out The Building In Accordance With The Drawings And Directions On Plans As He Shall Not Only Responsible But Liable For Any Failure To Comply In This Respect With The Said Drawings, Specifications And Directions For Its Due And Accurate Location On The Lot. Project Sign Board / Billboard The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Project Site Is Identified With Information Billboard Which Shall Be Erected At The Beginning And Ending Of The Proposed Project. The Layout Of The Billboard Shall Accord To The Specifications Pursuant To The Commission On Audit (coa) Circular No. 2013-004 Issued On January 30, 2013. Coa Billboard Pao Billboard The Billboard’s Specifications Shall Conform To The Following Requirements: A. Tarpaulin, White, 8ft X 8ft (coa) And 4ft X 8ft (pao): B. Resolution: 70 Dpi; C. Font: Helvetica; D. Font Size: Main Information – 3”; E. Sub-information – 1”; F. Font Color: Black; G. Suitable Frame: Rigid Wood Or Steel Frame With Post; And, H. Posting: Outside Display At The Project Location After Award Has Been Made. Measurement The Supply And Erection Of Project Billboard Shall Be In Accordance With Provisions Of This Specification. Basis Of Payment No Additional Payment Shall Be Made In This Regard. Clearing And Grubbing Clearing And Grubbing And Cutting Of Trees Shall Include Handling, Salvaging, Piling And Disposing Off The Cleared Materials With All Leads And Lifts. Trees Shall Be Cut In Sections From The Top Downwards. All Timber Shall Not Be Used By The Contractor For Any Purpose And Shall Remain The Property Of The Provincial Agriculture Office. Clearing Shall Consist Of The Cutting, Removing And Disposal Of All Trees, Bushes, Shrubs, Grass, Weeds, Other Vegetation, Anthills, Rubbish, Fences, Top Organic Soil And Rocks And Boulders Exposed Or Lying On The Surface. The Construction Site Shall Be Cleared Of Rubbish, Roots And Other Perishable And Objectionable Matters To A Suitable Subgrade. All Such Unsuitable Materials Shall Be Removed From The Construction Site And Spread Uniformly Over The Areas Adjacent To The Proposed Building, Or Otherwise Disposed Of As Maybe Directed By The Architect/engineer In-charge Of The Construction. Materials Obtained From Clearing And Grubbing Shall Be Disposed Of In Borrow Pits Or Other Suitable Places And Be Covered Up With Soil Or Gravel As Directed By The Engineer. The Burning Of Combustible Materials Shall Not Be Permitted. During The Period Of Commencement Of Works, The Contractor Shall Survey The Construction Area And Confirm The Levels. He Shall Immediately Notify The Engineer Of Any Discrepancies And Shall Agree With The Engineer Any Amended Values On The Plan. All Stations And Reference Points Shall Be Clearly Marked And Protected To The Satisfaction Of The Engineer. All Working Benchmarks Shall Be Near Major/medium Structure Sites. Accurate Establishment Of The Centerlines Based On The Drawing Is Required. The Existing Profile And Cross-section Shall Be Jointly Taken With The Engineer. Excavation Foundation Trench Shall Be Dug To The Exact Width And Depth And Levels As Indicated In The Drawings. Sides Of The Trenches Shall Be Vertical. In Case Soil Does Not Permit Vertical Sides, The Contractor Shall Protect The Sides With Timber Shoring. Excavated Earth Shall Not Be Placed Within 1.5 Meter Of The Edge Of The Trench. No Excavation Or Foundation Work Shall Be Filled In Or Covered Up Before The Inspection And Approval Of The Project Engineer. Backfill And Gravel Bedding Use Earth Or Sand Free From Waste And Objectionable Materials. Place Backfill In Uniform Horizontal Layer Not More 150mm Thick At A Time, Puddle And Tamper Each Layer As Required To Make Firm Adequate Compaction. Fill Bottom Of Excavation For Structured Foundation With At Least 100mm Thick Gravel Before Placing Reinforcing Steel Bars And Pouring Concrete. Concrete, Masonry And Plastering Works A. General: All Concrete Works To Be Done Herein Shall Be In Accordance With Aci Requirement And/ Or Standard Specifications As Adopted By The Government. B. Cement Shall Be Portland Cement (type1) With 40 Kgs/bag. C. Fine Aggregates Shall Be Clean Hold River Sand, Free From Injurious Amount Of Clay, Loam And Vegetable Matter. D. Coarse Aggregates Shall Be River Run Gravel Or Broken Stones. The Maximum Size Shall Be 1/5 Of The Nearest Dimensions Between Side Forms Of The Concrete Members Or ¾ The Maximum Clear Spacing Between Reinforcing Bars. E. Reinforcing Bars: Reinforcing Bars Shall Be Intermediate Grade And Deformed And Shall Have Minimum Yield Strength Of 275 Mpa (40,000 Psi) F. The Wires Shall Be Locally Produced G.i. Wire Gauge No. 16. G. Placing Reinforcement Provide Bars, Wire Fabrics, Wire Ties, Supports And Other Devices Necessary To Install And Secure Reinforcement. Reinforcement Shall Not Contain Rust, Scale Oil, Grease Clay And Foreign Substances That Would Reduce The Bond. Rusting Of Reinforcement Is A Basis Of Rejection If The Effective Cross-sectional Area Of The Normal Weight Per Foot Of The Reinforcement Has Been Reduced To Less Than Specified In Paragraph Entitled “reinforcing Bars”. Remove Loose Rust Prior To Placing Of Steel. Splices Shall Be Approved Prior To Use. Do Not Splice At Points Of Maximum Stress. Overlapped Welded Wire Fabric The Spacing Of The Cross Wires, Plus 50 Mm (2 Inches). H. Concrete Hollow Blocks: 1. For Walls And Partitions, Use Chb Or Its Equivalent. 2. Minimum Comprehensive Strength Shall Be 700 Psi. I. All Concrete Cured For Least Seven (7) Days To Twenty-eight (28) Days If Possible After Placement To Attain The Required Strength Of Concrete. J. Removal Of Forms: Forms Shall Be Removed In Such A Manner As Not To Impair The Safety And Serviceability Of The Structures. K. Mixture For Plastering: Thickness Of Plaster Shall Be 16mm Thick. A Mixture Of Washed Sand And Portland Cement. Roof & Roof Framing A. All Roofing Must Be 0.5mm Pre-painted Rib-type Long Span With Compatible Ridge Roll, And Fascia. B. All Trusses And Rafter Shall Be 1/4” Thick X 2” X 2” Angle Bars For Top And Bottom Chord And All Web Members. C. For Girt Use 1/4” Thick X 2” X 2” Angle Bar For Top And Bottom Chord And All Web Members. D. For Fascia Frame Use 1/4” Thick X 2” X 2” Angle Bar. E. Use 2” X 6” Light Gauge C-purlins. F. Fasten Framing Members Together By Welding Or By Using Bolts. Welding Shall Conform To Aws D1.3 Welding Procedure. G. All Metal Surfaces Must Be Metal Primer Red Oxide Painted. Ceiling Works All Materials Shall Be Of Kind And Size Specified On Plans. Interior And Exterior Ceiling Will Use 6” Spandrel Ceiling With A Carrying Channel, Metal Furring And Wall Angle For Corner As Main Frame. Use Blind Rivets To Fix The Spandrel To The Main Frame. Tile Works Tiles Should Be Installed In Office And Comfort Room Using A 0.60mx0.60m Granite Tile. Shall Have Tile Trim At The Edges And Provide Tile Grout Between Tiles. It Should Be Done By A Tile Setter To Ensure Quality Workmanship. Doors And Windows Use Wooden Panel Door 0.80m X 2.10m Dimension With Complete Accessories At Office Area And Pvc Door 0.70m X 2.10m Dimension With Complete Accessories At Comfort Room. Use Chain Operated Roll-up Door With 3.20m X 3m Dimension. Windows Are Concrete Louver With 0.15m X 0.15m Dimension, Analoc Sliding Glass Window With 1.20m X 1.20m Dimension, Clear Fixed Glass Window With 1.20m X 1.20m Dimension, And Analoc Awning Glass Window With 0.40m X 0.40m Dimension That Should Be Install In Comfort Room. Electrical Works The Electrical Installation Shall Be Done In Accordance With The Approved Plans And Under The Direct Supervision And Control Of A Professional Electrical Engineer And Or Registered Electrical Engineer. All Electrical Works And Materials Shall Conform To The Provisions Of The Latest Edition Of The Philippine National Electrical Code. The Type Of Electrical Services To Be Supplied To The Building Shall Be 240v, Ac Single Phase Or Three Phase. There Shall Only One Service To Be Dropped From The Nearest Or Local Electrical Company Pole For The Proposed Building. See Attached Plans For Specifications. Plumbing Works All Works Shall Be Done In Accordance With The Provisions Of The Latest Edition Of The Plumbing Code And Local Ordinance. All Works Shall Be Done Under The Direct Supervision Of A Duly Licensed Master Plumber. See Attached Plans For Specifications. A. Use 1 Roll 1-1/2” Hdpe Pipe For Connection From Main Source Of Water To The Building For The Operation Of Comfort Room And Rice Mill Machine. B. Use 2" G.i Pipe Schedule 40 For Connection From Engine Of The Rice Mill To The Concrete Tank. Painting Works I. Complete Painting Covers All Concrete Surfaces And Other Interior Parts Except Otherwise Specified. Ii. Apply Three (3) Coats As Paint Follows: 1st Coat = Sealer 2nd Coat = Primer 3rd Coat = Color Selected And Approved (2 Coats) Iii. Paint Shall Be Thoroughly Dry Before Applying The Succeeding Coat No Exterior Painting Shall Be Done With The Surface To Be Applied Is Damp Or During Rainy Weather Iv. Proper Works At All Times By Suitable Materials As Work Progress, Upon Completion Of Work, Remove All Paints Stains And Varnish Spots From Floors And Other Surfaces, Leave Work Clean And In Acceptable Condition. Installation Of Logo A. Iloilo Provincial Government (ipg) And Department Of Interior And Local Government (dilg) Logo: Use 33.5" Ø Stainless (202) B. Morpogres: Use 7” And 5.3” Stainless (304) For Big And Small Letters, Respectively. C. Iloilo: Use 8.3” Stainless (304) Section Vii. Drawings Annex A – Architectural Design Annex B- Project Billboard Plan Section Viii. Bill Of Quantities Bid No. Agr- 25-85-b Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost No. I. Clearing And Grubbing 6.50 Sq.m Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m P Ii. Excavation Works 13.15 Cu.m Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Cu.m P Iii. Backfill 2.00 Cu.m Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Cu.m P Iv. Concrete Works Includes Septic Tank And Engine Cooling Tank A. Concreting 6.50 Cu.m. Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Cu.m P B. Gravel Bedding 1.00 Cu.m. Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Cu.m P C. Steel Works 713.00 Kgs Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Kgs P D. Formworks 71.26 Sq.m Pesos And Ctvs. ) / Sq.m P Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost No. V. Masonry 55.18 Sq.m Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m P Vi. Plastering Works 359.48 Sq.m Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m P Vii. Roofing Works 110.00 Sq.m Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m P Viii. Ceiling Works 25.21 Sq.m. Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m P Ix. Tile Works 19.30 Sq.m Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) Sq.m P X. Doors And Windows With 1.00 Lot Pesos Complete Accessories And Ctvs. (p ) Lot P Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost No. Xi. Plumbing Works 1.00 Lot Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Lot P Xii. Electrical Works 1.00 Lot Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Lot P Xiii. Painting Works 424.50 Sq.m Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m P Xiv. Installation Of Logo 1.00 Lot Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Lot P Total Bid Cost In Figures P Total Bid Cost In Words Summary Of Costs Item No. Bid Amount I. Clearing And Grubbing Ii. Excavation Works Iii. Backfill Iv. Concrete Works Includes Septic Tank And Engine Cooling Tank A. Concreting B. Gravel Bedding C. Steel Works D. Formworks V. Masonry Vi. Plastering Works Vii. Roofing Works Viii. Ceiling Works Ix. Tile Works X. Doors And Windows With Complete Accessories Xi. Plumbing Works Xii. Electrical Works Xiii. Painting Works Xiv. Installation Of Logo Total Bid Amount Section Ix. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents I. Technical Component Envelope Class “a” Documents Legal Documents ⬜ (a) Valid Philgeps Registration Certificate (platinum Membership) (all Pages) In Accordance With Section 8.5.2 Of The Irr; Technical Documents ⬜ (b) Statement Of The Prospective Bidder Of All Its Ongoing Government And Private Contracts, Including Contracts Awarded But Not Yet Started, If Any, Whether Similar Or Not Similar In Nature And Complexity To The Contract To Be Bid; And ⬜ (c) Statement Of The Bidder’s Single Largest Completed Contract (slcc) Similar To The Contract To Be Bid, Except Under Conditions Provided Under The Rules; And ⬜ (d) Special Pcab License In Case Of Joint Ventures; And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract To Be Bid; And ⬜ (e) Original Copy Of Bid Security. If In The Form Of A Surety Bond, Submit Also A Certification Issued By The Insurance Commission; Or Original Copy Of Notarized Bid Securing Declaration; And (f) Project Requirements, Which Shall Include The Following: ⬜ A. Organizational Chart For The Contract To Be Bid; ⬜ B. List Of Contractor’s Key Personnel (e.g., Project Manager, Project Engineers, Materials Engineers, And Foremen), To Be Assigned To The Contract To Be Bid, With Their Complete Qualification And Experience Data; ⬜ C. List Of Contractor’s Major Equipment Units, Which Are Owned, Leased, And/or Under Purchase Agreements, Supported By Proof Of Ownership Or Certification Of Availability Of Equipment From The Equipment Lessor/vendor For The Duration Of The Project, As The Case May Be; And ⬜ (g) Original Duly Signed Omnibus Sworn Statement (oss); And If Applicable, Original Notarized Secretary’s Certificate In Case Of A Corporation, Partnership, Or Cooperative; Or Original Special Power Of Attorney Of All Members Of The Joint Venture Giving Full Power And Authority To Its Officer To Sign The Oss And Do Acts To Represent The Bidder. Financial Documents ⬜ (h) The Prospective Bidder’s Computation Of Net Financial Contracting Capacity (nfcc). Class “b” Documents ⬜ (i) If Applicable, Duly Signed Joint Venture Agreement (jva) In Accordance With Ra No. 4566 And Its Irr In Case The Joint Venture Is Already In Existence; Or Duly Notarized Statements From All The Potential Joint Venture Partners Stating That They Will Enter Into And Abide By The Provisions Of The Jva In The Instance That The Bid Is Successful. Ii. Financial Component Envelope ⬜ (j) Original Of Duly Signed And Accomplished Financial Bid Form; And Other Documentary Requirements Under Ra No. 9184 ⬜ (k) Original Of Duly Signed Bid Prices In The Bill Of Quantities; And ⬜ (l) Duly Accomplished Detailed Estimates Form, Including A Summary Sheet Indicating The Unit Prices Of Construction Materials, Labor Rates, And Equipment Rentals Used In Coming Up With The Bid; And ⬜ Cash Flow By Quarter. Bid Form For The Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects [shall Be Submitted With The Bid] Bid Form Date : Project Identification No. : To: [name And Address Of Procuring Entity] Having Examined The Philippine Bidding Documents (pbds) Including The Supplemental Or Bid Bulletin Numbers [insert Numbers], The Receipt Of Which Is Hereby Duly Acknowledged, We, The Undersigned, Declare That: A. We Have No Reservation To The Pbds, Including The Supplemental Or Bid Bulletins, For The Procurement Project: [insert Name Of Contract]; B. We Offer To Execute The Works For This Contract In Accordance With The Pbds; C. The Total Price Of Our Bid In Words And Figures, Excluding Any Discounts Offered Below Is: [insert Information]; D. The Discounts Offered And The Methodology For Their Application Are: [insert Information]; E. The Total Bid Price Includes The Cost Of All Taxes, Such As, But Not Limited To: [specify The Applicable Taxes, E.g. (i) Value Added Tax (vat), (ii) Income Tax, (iii) Local Taxes, And (iv) Other Fiscal Levies And Duties], Which Are Itemized Herein And Reflected In The Detailed Estimates, F. Our Bid Shall Be Valid Within The A Period Stated In The Pbds, And It Shall Remain Binding Upon Us At Any Time Before The Expiration Of That Period; G. If Our Bid Is Accepted, We Commit To Obtain A Performance Security In The Amount Of [insert Percentage Amount] Percent Of The Contract Price For The Due Performance Of The Contract, Or A Performance Securing Declaration In Lieu Of The The Allowable Forms Of Performance Security, Subject To The Terms And Conditions Of Issued Gppb Guidelines12 For This Purpose; H. We Are Not Participating, As Bidders, In More Than One Bid In This Bidding Process, Other Than Alternative Offers In Accordance With The Bidding Documents; I. We Understand That This Bid, Together With Your Written Acceptance Thereof Included In Your Notification Of Award, Shall Constitute A Binding Contract Between Us, Until A Formal Contract Is Prepared And Executed; And J. We Understand That You Are Not Bound To Accept The Lowest Calculated Bid Or Any Other Bid That You May Receive. We Likewise Certify/confirm That The Undersigned, Is The Duly Authorized Representative Of The Bidder, And Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For The [name Of Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity]. K. We Acknowledge That Failure To Sign Each And Every Page Of This Bid Form, Including The Bill Of Quantities, Shall Be A Ground For The Rejection Of Our Bid. Name: Legal Capacity: Signature: Duly Authorized To Sign The Bid For And Behalf Of: Date: 12 Currently Based On Gppb Resolution No. 09-2020 Bid Securing Declaration Form [shall Be Submitted With The Bid If Bidder Opts To Provide This Form Of Bid Security] Republic Of The Philippines) City Of ) S.s. Bid Securing Declaration Project Identification No.: [insert Number] To: [insert Name And Address Of The Procuring Entity] I/we, The Undersigned, Declare That: 1. I/we Understand That, According To Your Conditions, Bids Must Be Supported By A Bid Security, Which May Be In The Form Of A Bid Securing Declaration. 2. I/we Accept That: (a) I/we Will Be Automatically Disqualified From Bidding For Any Procurement Contract With Any Procuring Entity For A Period Of Two (2) Years Upon Receipt Of Your Blacklisting Order; And, (b) I/we Will Pay The Applicable Fine Provided Under Section 6 Of The Guidelines On The Use Of Bid Securing Declaration, Within Fifteen (15) Days From Receipt Of The Written Demand By The Procuring Entity For The Commission Of Acts Resulting To The Enforcement Of The Bid Securing Declaration Under Sections 23.1(b), 34.2, 40.1 And 69.1, Except 69.1(f),of The Irr Of Ra No. 9184; Without Prejudice To Other Legal Action The Government May Undertake. 3. I/we Understand That This Bid Securing Declaration Shall Cease To Be Valid On The Following Circumstances: A. Upon Expiration Of The Bid Validity Period, Or Any Extension Thereof Pursuant To Your Request; B. I Am/we Are Declared Ineligible Or Post-disqualified Upon Receipt Of Your Notice To Such Effect, And (i) I/we Failed To Timely File A Request For Reconsideration Or (ii) I/we Filed A Waiver To Avail Of Said Right; And C. I Am/we Are Declared The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid, And I/we Have Furnished The Performance Security And Signed The Contract. In Witness Whereof, I/we Have Hereunto Set My/our Hand/s This Day Of [month] [year] At [place Of Execution]. [insert Name Of Bidder Or Its Authorized Representative] [insert Signatory’s Legal Capacity] Affiant [jurat] [format Shall Be Based On The Latest Rules On Notarial Practice] Omnibus Sworn Statement (revised) [shall Be Submitted With The Bid] Republic Of The Philippines ) City/municipality Of ) S.s. Affidavit I, [name Of Affiant], Of Legal Age, [civil Status], [nationality], And Residing At [address Of Affiant], After Having Been Duly Sworn In Accordance With Law, Do Hereby Depose And State That: 1. [select One, Delete The Other:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] I Am The Sole Proprietor Or Authorized Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; [if A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture:] I Am The Duly Authorized And Designated Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; 2. [select One, Delete The Other:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] As The Owner And Sole Proprietor, Or Authorized Representative Of [name Of Bidder], I Have Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity], As Shown In The Attached Duly Notarized Special Power Of Attorney; [if A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture:] I Am Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity], As Shown In The Attached [state Title Of Attached Document Showing Proof Of Authorization (e.g., Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate, Board/partnership Resolution, Or Special Power Of Attorney, Whichever Is Applicable;)]; 3. [name Of Bidder] Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Government Of The Philippines Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Local Government Units, Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Government Procurement Policy Board, By Itself Or By Relation, Membership, Association, Affiliation, Or Controlling Interest With Another Blacklisted Person Or Entity As Defined And Provided For In The Uniform Guidelines On Blacklisting; 4. Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; 5. [name Of Bidder] Is Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative(s) To Verify All The Documents Submitted; 6. [select One, Delete The Rest:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] The Owner Or Sole Proprietor Is Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [if A Partnership Or Cooperative:] None Of The Officers And Members Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [if A Corporation Or Joint Venture:] None Of The Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; 7. [name Of Bidder] Complies With Existing Labor Laws And Standards; And 8. [name Of Bidder] Is Aware Of And Has Undertaken The Responsibilities As A Bidder In Compliance With The Philippine Bidding Documents, Which Includes: A. Carefully Examining All Of The Bidding Documents; B. Acknowledging All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; C. Making An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; And D. Inquiring Or Securing Supplemental/bid Bulletin(s) Issued For The [name Of The Project]. 9. [name Of Bidder] Did Not Give Or Pay Directly Or Indirectly, Any Commission, Amount, Fee, Or Any Form Of Consideration, Pecuniary Or Otherwise, To Any Person Or Official, Personnel Or Representative Of The Government In Relation To Any Procurement Project Or Activity. 10. In Case Advance Payment Was Made Or Given, Failure To Perform Or Deliver Any Of The Obligations And Undertakings In The Contract Shall Be Sufficient Grounds To Constitute Criminal Liability For Swindling (estafa) Or The Commission Of Fraud With Unfaithfulness Or Abuse Of Confidence Through Misappropriating Or Converting Any Payment Received By A Person Or Entity Under An Obligation Involving The Duty To Deliver Certain Goods Or Services, To The Prejudice Of The Public And The Government Of The Philippines Pursuant To Article 315 Of Act No. 3815 S. 1930, As Amended, Or The Revised Penal Code. In Witness Whereof, I Have Hereunto Set My Hand This Day Of , 20 At , Philippines. [insert Name Of Bidder Or Its Authorized Representative] [insert Signatory’s Legal Capacity] Affiant [jurat] [format Shall Be Based On The Latest Rules On Notarial Practice]

Details: Description Philippine Bidding Documents (as Harmonized With Development Partners) Construction Of Blue Swimming Crab Multi-purpose Facility At Nisu Campus, Concepcion, Iloilo Bid No. Agr-25-450-b Iloilo Provincial Government Sixth Edition Table Of Contents Glossary Of Terms, Abbreviations, And Acronyms 4 Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 8 1. Scope Of Bid 8 2. Funding Information 8 3. Bidding Requirements 8 4. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices 8 5. Eligible Bidders 9 6. Origin Of Associated Goods 9 7. Subcontracts 9 8. Pre-bid Conference 9 9. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents 9 10. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 10 11. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 10 12. Alternative Bids 10 13. Bid Prices 11 14. Bid And Payment Currencies 11 15. Bid Security 11 16. Sealing And Marking Of Bids 11 17. Deadline For Submission Of Bids 11 18. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 12 19. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 12 20. Post Qualification 12 21. Signing Of The Contract 12 Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet Error! Bookmark Not Defined. Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract 15 1. Scope Of Contract 15 2. Sectional Completion Of Works 15 3. Possession Of Site 15 4. The Contractor’s Obligations 15 5. Performance Security 16 6. Site Investigation Reports 16 7. Warranty 16 8. Liability Of The Contractor 16 9. Termination For Other Causes 16 10. Dayworks 16 11. Program Of Work 17 12. Instructions, Inspections And Audits 17 13. Advance Payment 17 14. Progress Payments 17 15. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 17 Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract 18 Section Vi. Specification 19 Section Vii. Drawings 22 Section Viii. Bill Of Quantities 26 Section Ix. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents 31 Glossary Of Terms, Abbreviations, And Acronyms Abc – Approved Budget For The Contract. Arcc – Allowable Range Of Contract Cost. Bac – Bids And Awards Committee. Bid – A Signed Offer Or Proposal To Undertake A Contract Submitted By A Bidder In Response To And In Consonance With The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents. Also Referred To As Proposal And Tender. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[c]) Bidder – Refers To A Contractor, Manufacturer, Supplier, Distributor And/or Consultant Who Submits A Bid In Response To The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[d]) Bidding Documents – The Documents Issued By The Procuring Entity As The Bases For Bids, Furnishing All Information Necessary For A Prospective Bidder To Prepare A Bid For The Goods, Infrastructure Projects, And/or Consulting Services Required By The Procuring Entity. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[e]) Bir – Bureau Of Internal Revenue. Bsp – Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas. Cda – Cooperative Development Authority. Consulting Services – Refer To Services For Infrastructure Projects And Other Types Of Projects Or Activities Of The Gop Requiring Adequate External Technical And Professional Expertise That Are Beyond The Capability And/or Capacity Of The Gop To Undertake Such As, But Not Limited To: (i) Advisory And Review Services; (ii) Pre-investment Or Feasibility Studies; (iii) Design; (iv) Construction Supervision; (v) Management And Related Services; And (vi) Other Technical Services Or Special Studies. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[i]) Contract – Refers To The Agreement Entered Into Between The Procuring Entity And The Supplier Or Manufacturer Or Distributor Or Service Provider For Procurement Of Goods And Services; Contractor For Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects; Or Consultant Or Consulting Firm For Procurement Of Consulting Services; As The Case May Be, As Recorded In The Contract Form Signed By The Parties, Including All Attachments And Appendices Thereto And All Documents Incorporated By Reference Therein. Contractor – Is A Natural Or Juridical Entity Whose Proposal Was Accepted By The Procuring Entity And To Whom The Contract To Execute The Work Was Awarded. Contractor As Used In These Bidding Documents May Likewise Refer To A Supplier, Distributor, Manufacturer, Or Consultant. Cpi – Consumer Price Index. Dole – Department Of Labor And Employment. Dti – Department Of Trade And Industry. Foreign-funded Procurement Or Foreign-assisted Project – Refers To Procurement Whose Funding Source Is From A Foreign Government, Foreign Or International Financing Institution As Specified In The Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[b]). Gfi – Government Financial Institution. Gocc – Government-owned And/or –controlled Corporation. Goods – Refer To All Items, Supplies, Materials And General Support Services, Except Consulting Services And Infrastructure Projects, Which May Be Needed In The Transaction Of Public Businesses Or In The Pursuit Of Any Government Undertaking, Project Or Activity, Whether In The Nature Of Equipment, Furniture, Stationery, Materials For Construction, Or Personal Property Of Any Kind, Including Non-personal Or Contractual Services Such As The Repair And Maintenance Of Equipment And Furniture, As Well As Trucking, Hauling, Janitorial, Security, And Related Or Analogous Services, As Well As Procurement Of Materials And Supplies Provided By The Procuring Entity For Such Services. The Term “related” Or “analogous Services” Shall Include, But Is Not Limited To, Lease Or Purchase Of Office Space, Media Advertisements, Health Maintenance Services, And Other Services Essential To The Operation Of The Procuring Entity. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[r]) Gop – Government Of The Philippines. Infrastructure Projects – Include The Construction, Improvement, Rehabilitation, Demolition, Repair, Restoration Or Maintenance Of Roads And Bridges, Railways, Airports, Seaports, Communication Facilities, Civil Works Components Of Information Technology Projects, Irrigation, Flood Control And Drainage, Water Supply, Sanitation, Sewerage And Solid Waste Management Systems, Shore Protection, Energy/power And Electrification Facilities, National Buildings, School Buildings, Hospital Buildings, And Other Related Construction Projects Of The Government. Also Referred To As Civil Works Or Works. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[u]) Lgus – Local Government Units. Nfcc – Net Financial Contracting Capacity. Nga – National Government Agency. Pcab – Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board . Philgeps - Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System. Procurement Project – Refers To A Specific Or Identified Procurement Covering Goods, Infrastructure Project Or Consulting Services. A Procurement Project Shall Be Described, Detailed, And Scheduled In The Project Procurement Management Plan Prepared By The Agency Which Shall Be Consolidated In The Procuring Entity's Annual Procurement Plan. (gppb Circular No. 06-2019 Dated 17 July 2019) Psa – Philippine Statistics Authority. Sec – Securities And Exchange Commission. Slcc – Single Largest Completed Contract. Un – United Nation Republic Of The Philippines Iloilo Provincial Government Section I. Invitation To Bid For Construction Of Blue Swimming Crab Multi-purpose Facility At Nisu Campus, Concepcion, Iloilo Bid No. Agr-25-450-b 1. The Iloilo Provincial Government, Through The 20% Nta Development Fund Fy-2025 Intends To Apply The Sum Of One Million Pesos (p1,000,000.00) Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For Agr-25-450-b For The Construction Of Blue Swimming Crab Multi-purpose Facility At Nisu Campus, Concepcion, Iloilo For The Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 2. The Iloilo Provincial Government Now Invites Bids For The Above Procurement Project. Completion Of The Works Is Required One Hundred (100) Calendar Days. Bidders Should Have Completed A Contract Similar To The Project. The Description Of An Eligible Bidder Is Contained In The Bidding Documents, Particularly, In Section Ii (instructions To Bidders). 3. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion As Specified In The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act (ra) No. 9184. 4. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From The Bids And Awards Committee Secretariat, 5th Floor, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City, Philippines And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below From 8:00am To 5:00pm. 5. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Acquired By Interested Bidders On May 19, 2025 From Given Address And Website/s Below And Upon Payment Of The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents, Pursuant To The Latest Guidelines Issued By The Gppb, In The Amount Of One Thousand Pesos (p1, 000.00). The Procuring Entity Shall Allow The Bidder To Present Its Proof Of Payment For The Fees In Person. 6. The Iloilo Provincial Government Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On None At Bids And Awards Committee Secretariat, 5th Floor, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City, Philippines, And/or Through Videoconferencing/webcasting Via Zoom Conference Which Shall Be Open To Prospective Bidders. The Default Meeting Id And Password Shall Be: Meeting Id: 4340851724 // Password: 0922 7. Bids Must Be Duly Received By The Bac Secretariat Through Manual Submission At Bids And Awards Committee Secretariat, 5th Floor, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City May 27, 2025, 9:00 A.m. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 8. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 16. 9. Bid Opening Shall Be On May 27, 2025, 9:01 A.m. At Bids And Awards Committee Secretariat, 5th Floor, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City, Philippines. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Representatives Who Choose To Attend The Activity. 10. The Iloilo Provincial Government Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding, Or Not Award The Contract At Any Time Prior To Contract Award In Accordance With Sections 35.6 And 41 Of The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Ra No. 9184, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 11. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Atty. Raemman M. Lagrada Head, Bac Secretariat 5f New Iloilo Provincial Capitol Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City Tel. No. (33) 336-0736 Fax No. (33) 337-7731 Email: Ipg_bacs@yahoo.com 12. You May Visit The Following Websites: For Downloading Of Bidding Documents: Www.iloilo.gov.ph May 5, 2025 Atty. Dennis T. Ventilacion Bac Chairperson Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 1. Scope Of Bid The Procuring Entity, Iloilo Provincial Government Invites Bids For The Construction Of Blue Swimming Crab Multi-purpose Facility At Nisu Campus, Concepcion, Iloilo, With Project Identification Number Agr-25-450-b. The Procurement Project (referred To Herein As “project”) Is For The Construction Of Works, As Described In Section Vi (specifications). 2. Funding Information 2.1. The Gop Through The Source Of Funding As Indicated Below For 2025 In The Amount Of One Million Pesos (p1,000,000.00) 2.2. The Source Of Funding Is: A.) Lgu’s,20% Nta Development Fund Fy 2025, As Approved By Sanggunian. 3. Bidding Requirements The Bidding For The Project Shall Be Governed By All The Provisions Of Ra No. 9184 And Its 2016 Revised Irr, Including Its Generic Procurement Manual And Associated Policies, Rules And Regulations As The Primary Source Thereof, While The Herein Clauses Shall Serve As The Secondary Source Thereof. Any Amendments Made To The Irr And Other Gppb Issuances Shall Be Applicable Only To The Ongoing Posting, Advertisement, Or Invitation To Bid By The Bac Through The Issuance Of A Supplemental Or Bid Bulletin. The Bidder, By The Act Of Submitting Its Bid, Shall Be Deemed To Have Inspected The Site, Determined The General Characteristics Of The Contracted Works And The Conditions For This Project, Such As The Location And The Nature Of The Work; (b) Climatic Conditions; (c) Transportation Facilities; (c) Nature And Condition Of The Terrain, Geological Conditions At The Site Communication Facilities, Requirements, Location And Availability Of Construction Aggregates And Other Materials, Labor, Water, Electric Power And Access Roads; And (d) Other Factors That May Affect The Cost, Duration And Execution Or Implementation Of The Contract, Project, Or Work And Examine All Instructions, Forms, Terms, And Project Requirements In The Bidding Documents. 4. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices The Procuring Entity, As Well As The Bidders And Contractors, Shall Observe The Highest Standard Of Ethics During The Procurement And Execution Of The Contract. They Or Through An Agent Shall Not Engage In Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices Defined Under Annex “i” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Or Other Integrity Violations In Competing For The Project. 5. Eligible Bidders 5.1. Only Bids Of Bidders Found To Be Legally, Technically, And Financially Capable Will Be Evaluated. 5.2. The Bidder Must Have An Experience Of Having Completed A Single Largest Completed Contract (slcc) That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc Adjusted, If Necessary, By The Bidder To Current Prices Using The Psa’s Cpi, Except Under Conditions Provided For In Section 23.4.2.4 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. A Contract Is Considered To Be “similar” To The Contract To Be Bid If It Has The Major Categories Of Work Stated In The Bds. 5.3. For Foreign-funded Procurement, The Procuring Entity And The Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution May Agree On Another Track Record Requirement, As Specified In The Bidding Document Prepared For This Purpose. 5.4. The Bidders Shall Comply With The Eligibility Criteria Under Section 23.4.2 Of The 2016 Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 6. Origin Of Associated Goods There Is No Restriction On The Origin Of Goods Other Than Those Prohibited By A Decision Of The Un Security Council Taken Under Chapter Vii Of The Charter Of The Un. 7. Subcontracts 7.1. The Bidder May Subcontract Portions Of The Project To The Extent Allowed By The Procuring Entity As Stated Herein, But In No Case More Than Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Project. The Procuring Entity Has Prescribed That: A. Subcontracting Is Not Allowed. 8. Pre-bid Conference The Procuring Entity Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference For This Project On The Specified Date And Time And Either At Its Physical Address At Bac Office, 5th Floor, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Iloilo City And/or Through Videoconferencing As Indicated In Paragraph 6 Of The Ib. 9. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents Prospective Bidders May Request For Clarification On And/or Interpretation Of Any Part Of The Bidding Documents. Such Requests Must Be In Writing And Received By The Procuring Entity, Either At Its Given Address Or Through Electronic Mail Indicated In The Ib, At Least Ten (10) Calendar Days Before The Deadline Set For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 10.1. The First Envelope Shall Contain The Eligibility And Technical Documents Of The Bid As Specified In Section Ix. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents. 10.2. If The Eligibility Requirements Or Statements, The Bids, And All Other Documents For Submission To The Bac Are In Foreign Language Other Than English, It Must Be Accompanied By A Translation In English, Which Shall Be Authenticated By The Appropriate Philippine Foreign Service Establishment, Post, Or The Equivalent Office Having Jurisdiction Over The Foreign Bidder’s Affairs In The Philippines. For Contracting Parties To The Apostille Convention, Only The Translated Documents Shall Be Authenticated Through An Apostille Pursuant To Gppb Resolution No. 13-2019 Dated 23 May 2019. The English Translation Shall Govern, For Purposes Of Interpretation Of The Bid. 10.3. In Joint Ventures, A Special Pcab License, And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract For This Project, Shall Be Required. Any Additional Type Of Contractor License Or Permit Shall Be Indicated In The Bds. 10.4. A List Of Contractor’s Key Personnel (e.g., Project Manager, Project Engineers, Materials Engineers, And Foremen) Assigned To The Contract To Be Bid, With Their Complete Qualification And Experience Data Shall Be Provided. These Key Personnel Must Meet The Required Minimum Years Of Experience Set In The Bds. 10.5. A List Of Contractor’s Major Equipment Units, Which Are Owned, Leased, And/or Under Purchase Agreements, Supported By Proof Of Ownership, Certification Of Availability Of Equipment From The Equipment Lessor/vendor For The Duration Of The Project, As The Case May Be, Must Meet The Minimum Requirements For The Contract Set In The Bds. 11. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 11.1. The Second Bid Envelope Shall Contain The Financial Documents For The Bid As Specified In Section Ix. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents. 11.2. Any Bid Exceeding The Abc Indicated In Paragraph 1 Of The Ib Shall Not Be Accepted. 11.3. For Foreign-funded Procurement, A Ceiling May Be Applied To Bid Prices Provided The Conditions Are Met Under Section 31.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 12. Alternative Bids Bidders Shall Submit Offers That Comply With The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents, Including The Basic Technical Design As Indicated In The Drawings And Specifications. Unless There Is A Value Engineering Clause In The Bds, Alternative Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 13. Bid Prices All Bid Prices For The Given Scope Of Work In The Project As Awarded Shall Be Considered As Fixed Prices, And Therefore Not Subject To Price Escalation During Contract Implementation, Except Under Extraordinary Circumstances As Determined By The Neda And Approved By The Gppb Pursuant To The Revised Guidelines For Contract Price Escalation Guidelines. 14. Bid And Payment Currencies 14.1. Bid Prices May Be Quoted In The Local Currency Or Tradeable Currency Accepted By The Bsp At The Discretion Of The Bidder. However, For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation, Bids Denominated In Foreign Currencies Shall Be Converted To Philippine Currency Based On The Exchange Rate As Published In The Bsp Reference Rate Bulletin On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 14.2. Payment Of The Contract Price Shall Be Made In: A. Philippine Pesos. 15. Bid Security 15.1. The Bidder Shall Submit A Bid Securing Declaration Or Any Form Of Bid Security In The Amount Indicated In The Bds, Which Shall Be Not Less Than The Percentage Of The Abc In Accordance With The Schedule In The Bds. 15.2. The Bid And Bid Security Shall Be Valid Until September 24, 2025. Any Bid Not Accompanied By An Acceptable Bid Security Shall Be Rejected By The Procuring Entity As Non-responsive. 16. Sealing And Marking Of Bids Each Bidder Shall Submit One Copy Of The First And Second Components Of Its Bid. The Procuring Entity May Request Additional Hard Copies And/or Electronic Copies Of The Bid. However, Failure Of The Bidders To Comply With The Said Request Shall Not Be A Ground For Disqualification. If The Procuring Entity Allows The Submission Of Bids Through Online Submission To The Given Website Or Any Other Electronic Means, The Bidder Shall Submit An Electronic Copy Of Its Bid, Which Must Be Digitally Signed. An Electronic Copy That Cannot Be Opened Or Is Corrupted Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. 17. Deadline For Submission Of Bids The Bidders Shall Submit On The Specified Date And Time And Either At Its Physical Address Or Through Online Submission As Indicated In Paragraph 7 Of The Ib. 18. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 18.1. The Bac Shall Open The Bids In Public At The Time, On The Date, And At The Place Specified In Paragraph 9 Of The Ib. The Bidders’ Representatives Who Are Present Shall Sign A Register Evidencing Their Attendance. In Case Videoconferencing, Webcasting Or Other Similar Technologies Will Be Used, Attendance Of Participants Shall Likewise Be Recorded By The Bac Secretariat. In Case The Bids Cannot Be Opened As Scheduled Due To Justifiable Reasons, The Rescheduling Requirements Under Section 29 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Shall Prevail. 18.2. The Preliminary Examination Of Bids Shall Be Governed By Section 30 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 19. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 19.1. The Procuring Entity’s Bac Shall Immediately Conduct A Detailed Evaluation Of All Bids Rated “passed” Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criteria. The Bac Shall Consider The Conditions In The Evaluation Of Bids Under Section 32.2 Of 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 19.2. If The Project Allows Partial Bids, All Bids And Combinations Of Bids As Indicated In The Bds Shall Be Received By The Same Deadline And Opened And Evaluated Simultaneously So As To Determine The Bid Or Combination Of Bids Offering The Lowest Calculated Cost To The Procuring Entity. Bid Security As Required By Itb Clause 16 Shall Be Submitted For Each Contract (lot) Separately. 19.3. In All Cases, The Nfcc Computation Pursuant To Section 23.4.2.6 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Must Be Sufficient For The Total Of The Abcs For All The Lots Participated In By The Prospective Bidder. 20. Post Qualification Within A Non-extendible Period Of Five (5) Calendar Days From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice From The Bac That It Submitted The Lowest Calculated Bid, The Bidder Shall Submit Its Latest Income And Business Tax Returns Filed And Paid Through The Bir Electronic Filing And Payment System (efps), And Other Appropriate Licenses And Permits Required By Law And Stated In The Bds. 21. Signing Of The Contract The Documents Required In Section 37.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Shall Form Part Of The Contract. Additional Contract Documents Are Indicated In The Bd Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet Itb Clause 5.2 For This Purpose, Contracts Similar To The Project Refer To Contracts Which Have The Same Major Categories Of Work, Which Shall Be: A) Construction Of Buildings 7.1 The Procuring Entity Has Prescribed That Subcontracting Is Not Allowed. 10.3 (special Philippines Contractors Accreditors Board License) 10.4 The Key Personnel Must Meet The Required Minimum Years Of Experience Set Below: Key Personnel General Experience Relevant Experience Project Engineer 1 Year 1 Year Materials Engineer 1 Year 1 Year Agricultural & Biosystems Engineer 1 Year 1 Year Health & Safety Officer 1 Year 1 Year Construction Foreman 1 Year 1 Year 10.5 The Minimum Major Equipment Requirements Are The Following: Equipment Capacity Number Of Units Compactor 1 1-bagger Concrete Mixer 1 Concrete Vibrator 1 Bar Cutter 1 Welding Machine 1 11.2 The Abc Of This Project Is Php 1,000,000.00 The Bid Amount For The Project Shall Not Exceed On Its Abc. Any Bid That Is Exceeding In The Abc Shall Not Be Accepted. 12 Alternative Bids Are Not Allowed 15.1 The Bid Security Shall Be In The Form Of A Bid Securing Declaration Or Any Of The Following Forms And Amounts: A. The Amount Of Not Less Than Two Percent (2%) Of Abc, If Bid Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; B. The Amount Of Not Less Than Five Percent (5%) Of Abc If Bid Security Is In Surety Bond. 16 Bidders Shall Prepare An Original Of The First (eligibility And Technical) And Second (financial) Envelopes. In Addition, Bidders Shall Submit Separate Copies Of The First And Second Envelopes (copy 1, Copy 2) And Each Set Of Documents Must Clearly Indicate Whether The Same Is Original, Copy 1, Or Copy 2. In The Event Of Any Discrepancy Between The Original And The Copies, The Original Shall Prevail. All Envelopes Shall: A. Contain The Name Of The Contract To Be Bid In Capital Letters: “construction Of Blue Swimming Crab Multi-purpose Facility At Nisu Campus, Concepcion, Iloilo” B. Bear The Name And Address Of The Bidder In Capital Letters; C. Addressed To: Atty. Dennis T. Ventilacion, Chairperson, Bids And Awards Committee: D. Bear The Specific Identification Of This Procurement: “agr-25-450-b” E. Bear A Warning “do Not Open Before May 27, 2025” Indicating The Date And Time For The Submission Of Bids On The Blank: Bid Envelopes That Are Not Properly Sealed And Marked, As Required In The Bidding Documents, Shall Not Be Rejected, But The Bidder Or Its Duly Authorized Representative Shall Acknowledge Such Condition Of The Bid As Submitted. The Bac Or The Procuring Entity Shall Assume No Responsibility For The Misplacement Of The Contents Of The Improperly Sealed Or Marked Bid, Or For Its Premature Opening. Any Interlineations, Erasures, Or Overwriting Shall Be Valid Only If They Are Signed Or Initialed By The Duly Authorized Representative/s Of The Bidder 19.2 Partial Bids Are Not Allowed. 20 All Communications With Regards To This Procurement Shall Be Submitted Through Personal Receipt By Bidder To The Bac Secretariat Or Through Electronic Mail. Official Communications Through Email Shall Be Sent To The Official Email Address Ipg_bacs@yahoo.com. Only Communications Through Bidder’s Official Email Address Or Authorized Representative Shall Be Entertained. 21 The Additional Contract Documents Relevant To The Project That Are Required By The Procuring Entity Are: A. Construction Schedule And S-curve; B. Manpower Schedule; C. Construction Methods; D. Equipment Utilization Schedule; E. Construction Safety And Health Program Approved By The Department Of Labor And Employment; And F. Pert/cpm. Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract 1. Scope Of Contract This Contract Shall Include All Such Items, Although Not Specifically Mentioned, That Can Be Reasonably Inferred As Being Required For Its Completion As If Such Items Were Expressly Mentioned Herein. All The Provisions Of Ra No. 9184 And Its 2016 Revised Irr, Including The Generic Procurement Manual, And Associated Issuances, Constitute The Primary Source For The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract, And Thus, Applicable In Contract Implementation. Herein Clauses Shall Serve As The Secondary Source For The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract. This Is Without Prejudice To Sections 74.1 And 74.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Allowing The Gppb To Amend The Irr, Which Shall Be Applied To All Procurement Activities, The Advertisement, Posting, Or Invitation Of Which Were Issued After The Effectivity Of The Said Amendment. 2. Sectional Completion Of Works If Sectional Completion Is Specified In The Special Conditions Of Contract (scc), References In The Conditions Of Contract To The Works, The Completion Date, And The Intended Completion Date Shall Apply To Any Section Of The Works (other Than References To The Completion Date And Intended Completion Date For The Whole Of The Works). 3. Possession Of Site 4.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Give Possession Of All Or Parts Of The Site To The Contractor Based On The Schedule Of Delivery Indicated In The Scc, Which Corresponds To The Execution Of The Works. If The Contractor Suffers Delay Or Incurs Cost From Failure On The Part Of The Procuring Entity To Give Possession In Accordance With The Terms Of This Clause, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Give The Contractor A Contract Time Extension And Certify Such Sum As Fair To Cover The Cost Incurred, Which Sum Shall Be Paid By Procuring Entity. 4.2. If Possession Of A Portion Is Not Given By The Above Date, The Procuring Entity Will Be Deemed To Have Delayed The Start Of The Relevant Activities. The Resulting Adjustments In Contract Time To Address Such Delay May Be Addressed Through Contract Extension Provided Under Annex “e” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 4. The Contractor’s Obligations The Contractor Shall Employ The Key Personnel Named In The Schedule Of Key Personnel Indicating Their Designation, In Accordance With Itb Clause 10.3 And Specified In The Bds, To Carry Out The Supervision Of The Works. The Procuring Entity Will Approve Any Proposed Replacement Of Key Personnel Only If Their Relevant Qualifications And Abilities Are Equal To Or Better Than Those Of The Personnel Listed In The Schedule. 5. Performance Security 5.1. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity But In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract By Both Parties, The Successful Bidder Shall Furnish The Performance Security In Any Of The Forms Prescribed In Section 39 Of The 2016 Revised Irr. 5.2. The Contractor, By Entering Into The Contract With The Procuring Entity, Acknowledges The Right Of The Procuring Entity To Institute Action Pursuant To Ra No. 3688 Against Any Subcontractor Be They An Individual, Firm, Partnership, Corporation, Or Association Supplying The Contractor With Labor, Materials And/or Equipment For The Performance Of This Contract. 6. Site Investigation Reports The Contractor, In Preparing The Bid, Shall Rely On Any Site Investigation Reports Referred To In The Scc Supplemented By Any Information Obtained By The Contractor. 7. Warranty 7.1. In Case The Contractor Fails To Undertake The Repair Works Under Section 62.2.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr, The Procuring Entity Shall Forfeit Its Performance Security, Subject Its Property(ies) To Attachment Or Garnishment Proceedings, And Perpetually Disqualify It From Participating In Any Public Bidding. All Payables Of The Gop In His Favor Shall Be Offset To Recover The Costs. 7.2. The Warranty Against Structural Defects/failures, Except That Occasioned-on Force Majeure, Shall Cover The Period From The Date Of Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity. Specific Duration Of The Warranty Is Found In The Scc. 8. Liability Of The Contractor Subject To Additional Provisions, If Any, Set Forth In The Scc, The Contractor’s Liability Under This Contract Shall Be As Provided By The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. If The Contractor Is A Joint Venture, All Partners To The Joint Venture Shall Be Jointly And Severally Liable To The Procuring Entity. 9. Termination For Other Causes Contract Termination Shall Be Initiated In Case It Is Determined Prima Facie By The Procuring Entity That The Contractor Has Engaged, Before, Or During The Implementation Of The Contract, In Unlawful Deeds And Behaviors Relative To Contract Acquisition And Implementation, Such As, But Not Limited To Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices As Stated In Itb Clause 4. 10. Dayworks Subject To The Guidelines On Variation Order In Annex “e” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184, And If Applicable As Indicated In The Scc, The Dayworks Rates In The Contractor’s Bid Shall Be Used For Small Additional Amounts Of Work Only When The Procuring Entity’s Representative Has Given Written Instructions In Advance For Additional Work To Be Paid For In That Way. 11. Program Of Work 11.1. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval The Said Program Of Work Showing The General Methods, Arrangements, Order, And Timing For All The Activities In The Works. The Submissions Of The Program Of Work Are Indicated In The Scc. 11.2. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval An Updated Program Of Work At Intervals No Longer Than The Period Stated In The Scc. If The Contractor Does Not Submit An Updated Program Of Work Within This Period, The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From The Next Payment Certificate And Continue To Withhold This Amount Until The Next Payment After The Date On Which The Overdue Program Of Work Has Been Submitted. 12. Instructions, Inspections And Audits The Contractor Shall Permit The Gop Or The Procuring Entity To Inspect The Contractor’s Accounts And Records Relating To The Performance Of The Contractor And To Have Them Audited By Auditors Of The Gop Or The Procuring Entity, As May Be Required. 13. Advance Payment The Procuring Entity Shall, Upon A Written Request Of The Contractor Which Shall Be Submitted As A Contract Document, Make An Advance Payment To The Contractor In An Amount Not Exceeding Fifteen Percent (15%) Of The Total Contract Price, To Be Made In Lump Sum, Or At The Most Two Installments According To A Schedule Specified In The Scc, Subject To The Requirements In Annex “e” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 14. Progress Payments The Contractor May Submit A Request For Payment For Work Accomplished. Such Requests For Payment Shall Be Verified And Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative/project Engineer. Except As Otherwise Stipulated In The Scc, Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Put In Place Shall Not Be Included For Payment. 15. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 15.1. If Required, The Contractor Will Provide “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals As Specified In The Scc. 15.2. If The Contractor Does Not Provide The Drawings And/or Manuals By The Dates Stated Above, Or They Do Not Receive The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval, The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From Payments Due To The Contractor. Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract Gcc Clause 2 As Per Construction Schedule/contract Period 3.1 The Procuring Entity Shall Give Possession Of All Parts Of The Site To The Contractor Upon Effectivity Of The Contracts. 6 No Further Instructions 7.2 [in Case Of Semi-permanent Structures, Such As Buildings Of Types 1, 2, And 3 As Classified Under The National Building Code Of The Philippines, Concrete/asphalt Roads, Concrete River Control, Drainage, Irrigation Lined Canals, River Landing, Deep Wells, Rock Causeway, Pedestrian Overpass, And Other Similar Semi-permanent Structures:] Five (5) Years. 10 Dayworks Are Applicable At The Rate Shown In The Contractor’s Original Bid. 11.1 No Further Instructions 11.2 No Further Instructions 13 The Amount Of The Advance Shall Not Exceed 15% Of The Total Contract Price. 14 Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Put In Place Shall Not Be Included For Payment. 15.1 The Date By Which Operating And Maintenance Manuals Are Required Shall Be At Least 5 Days Before The Testing And Commissioning. The Date By Which “as Built” Drawings Are Required Shall Be Prior To The Final Inspection. 15.2 The Amount To Be Withheld For Failing To Produce “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals By The Date Required Is 1% Of The Final Contract Amount. Section Vi. Specification General Requirements All Works To Be Done Shall Be With First Class Workmanship And Shall Conform To The Plans And Specifications. All Materials To Be Used Shall Be Of Good Quality And Properly Inspected By The Project Engineer. The Provincial Agriculturist Is Reserved The Right To Rescind, Terminate, Suspend The Contract If He Deems Necessary And To The Best Interest Of The Government. The Contractor Shall Be Liable For All Damages That Will Occur During The Construction Of The Project. Scope Of Work The Works Include Furnishing Of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment’s And Other Incidentals Necessary To Complete The Project Such As Clearing, Grubbing & Staking, Excavation, Backfill, Embankment, Concrete Works; Concreting, Steel Works, Formworks And Gravel Bedding, Masonry Works, Plastering Works, Roofing Works, Ceiling Works, Door & Windows With Complete Accessories, Plumbing Works, Electrical Works, Carpentry Works And Installation Of Cabinet With Complete Accessories. General Condition A. The Works To Be Done Herein Shall Be The Construction Of Blue Swimming Crab Multi-purpose Facility As Of Approved And Of Quality Materials Completed As Per Plans, Details And Specifications. Supervision Of The Work Shall Be Done Under The Responsibility Of The Project Engineer With The Help Of The Construction Foreman. B. All Materials Employed And To Be Used In The Construction Shall Be Brand New, Unless Otherwise Or As Directed And Approved By The Project Engineer. C. Skilled Workmen And Workmanship Subject To Project Engineer’s Approval Shall Perform Methods Of The Construction In The Most Acceptable Manner. D. The Drawings Referred To In The Specifications Including Supplementary One, To Be Furnished As The Work Progress Are Intended To Cooperate With The Specification And To Form Part Hereof. Where Figures Are Given, They Are To Be Followed In Performance To Measurement By Scale. E. The Assigned Engineer Or Construction Foreman Shall Lay – Out The Building In Accordance With The Drawings And Directions On Plans As He Shall Not Only Responsible But Liable For Any Failure To Comply In This Respect With The Said Drawings, Specifications And Directions For Its Due And Accurate Location On The Lot. Project Sign Board / Billboard The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Project Site Is Identified With Information Billboard Which Shall Be Erected At The Beginning And Ending Of The Proposed Project. The Layout Of The Billboard Shall Accord To The Specifications Pursuant To The Commission On Audit (coa) Circular No. 2013-004 Issued On January 30, 2013. Coa Billboard Projects Status Project Status Remarks Duration Started Target Date Of Completion Percentage Of Completion As Of (date) Cost Incurred To Date Date Completed Pao Billboard Republic Of The Philippines Province Of Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office Iloilo City Name Of Project: Location Of Project: Contractor: Implementing Agency: Appropriation: Fund Source: Contract Duration: Project Starting Date: Project Completion Date: Another Priority Project Of The Iloilo Provincial Government The Billboard’s Specifications Shall Conform To The Following Requirements: A. Tarpaulin, White 8ft X 8ft (coa) 4ft X 8ft (pao) B. Resolution 70 Dpi; C. Font Helvetica; D. Font Size: Main Information – 3”; E. Sub Information – 1”; F. Font Color: Black; G. Suitable Frame: Rigid Wood Or Steel Frame With Post; And, H. Posting: Outside Display At The Project Location After Award Has Been Made. Measurement The Supply And Erection Of The Project Billboard Shall Be In Accordance With Provisions Of This Specifications. Basis Of Payment No Additional Payment Shall Be Made In This Regard. Description Of Works: Clearing, Grubbing And Staking Clearing And Grubbing And Cutting Of Trees Shall Include Handling, Salvaging, Piling And Disposing Off The Cleared Materials With All Leads And Lifts. Trees Shall Be Cut In Sections From The Top Downwards. All Timber Shall Not Be Used By The Contractor For Any Purpose And Shall Remain The Property Of The Provincial Agriculture Office. Clearing Shall Consists Of The Cutting, Removing And Disposal Of All Trees, Bushes, Shrubs, Grass, Weeds, Other Vegetation, Anthills, Rubbish, Fences, Top Organic Soil And Rocks And Boulders Exposed Or Lying On The Surface. The Construction Site Shall Be Leveled According To The Plans And Cleared Of Rubbish, Roots And Other Perishable And Objectionable Matters To A Suitable Subgrade. All Such Unsuitable Materials Shall Be Removed From The Construction Site And Spread Uniformly Over The Areas Adjacent To The Proposed Building, Or Otherwise Disposed Of As Maybe Directed By The Project Engineer Of The Construction. Materials Obtained From Clearing And Grubbing Shall Be Disposed Off In Borrow Pits Or Other Suitable Places And Be Covered Up With Soil Or Gravel As Directed By The Project Engineer. The Burning Of Combustible Materials Shall Not Be Permitted. Staking-out The Building Lines Shall Be Staked Out On The Lines And Grades Shown In The Drawings Established Before Any Excavation Is Started. Batter Boards And Reference Marks Shall Be Erected At Such Place Where They Will Not Be Disturbed During The Excavation Of The Building. During The Period Of Commencement Of Works, The Contractor Shall Survey The Construction Area And Confirm The Levels. He Shall Immediately Notify The Engineer Of Any Discrepancies And Shall Agree With The Engineer Any Amended Values On The Plan. All Stations And Reference Points Shall Be Clearly Marked And Protected To The Satisfaction Of The Engineer. All Working Benchmarks Shall Be Near Major/medium Structure Sites. Accurate Establishment Of The Centerlines Based On The Drawing Is Required. The Existing Profile And Cross-section Shall Be Jointly Taken With The Engineer. Excavation Foundation Trench Shall Be Dug To The Exact Width And Depth And Levels As Indicated In The Drawings. Sides Of The Trenches Shall Be Vertical. In Case Soil Does Not Permit Vertical Sides, The Contractor Shall Protect The Sides With Timber Shoring. Excavated Earth Shall Not Be Placed Within 1.5 Meters Of The Edge Of The Trench. The Project Engineer May Direct The Contractor To Be Excavated Earth At A Particular Site Up To 30 Meters Away From The Proposed Building. No Excavation Or Foundation Work Shall Be Filled In Or Covered Up Before The Inspection And Approval Of The Project Engineer. Backfill, Embankment And Gravel Bedding Use Earth Or Sand Free From Waste And Objectionable Materials. Place Backfill And Embank In Uniform Horizontal Layer Not More 150mm Thick At A Time, Puddle And Tamper Each Layer As Required To Make Firm Adequate Compaction. Fill Bottom Of Excavation For Structured Foundation With At Least 100mm Thk Gravel Before Placing Reinforcing Steel Bars And Pouring Concrete. Concrete, Masonry & Plastering Works A. General: All Concrete Works To Be Done Herein Shall Be In Accordance With Aci Requirement And/ Or Standard Specifications As Adopted By The Government. B. Cement Shall Be Portland Cement (type 1) With 40 Kgs/bag. C. Fine Aggregates Shall Be Clean Hold River Sand, Free From Injurious Amount Of Clay, Loam And Vegetable Matter. D. Coarse Aggregates Shall Be River Run Gravel Or Broken Stones. The Maximum Size Shall Be 1/5 Of The Nearest Dimensions Between Side Forms Of The Concrete Members Or ¾ The Maximum Clear Spacing Between Reinforcing Bars. E. Reinforcing Bars: Reinforcing Bars Shall Be Intermediate Grade And Deformed And Shall Have Minimum Yield Strength Of 275 Mpa (40,000 Psi) F. The Wires Shall Be Locally Produced G.i. Wire Gauge No. 16. G. Placing Reinforcement And Miscellaneous Materials: Provide Bars, Wire Fabrics, Wire Ties, Supports And Other Devices Necessary To Install And Secure Reinforcement. Reinforcement Shall Not Contain Rust, Scale Oil, Grease Clay And Foreign Substances That Would Reduce The Bond. Rusting Of Reinforcement Is A Basis Of Rejection If The Effective Cross Sectional Area Of The Normal Weight Per Foot Of The Reinforcement Has Been Reduced To Less Than Specified In Paragraph Entitled “reinforcing Bars”. Remove Loose Rust Prior To Placing Of Steel. H. Proportioning Of Concrete For Concrete Works Use 1:2:4 I. All Concrete Cured For Least Seven (7) Days To Twenty-eight (28) Days If Possible After Placement To Attain The Required Strength Of Concrete. J. Removal Of Forms: Forms Shall Be Removed In Such A Manner As Not To Impair The Safety And Serviceability Of The Structures. K. Concrete Hollow Blocks: 1. For Walls And Partitions, Use Chb Or Its Equivalent. 2. Minimum Comprehensive Strength Shall Be 700 Psi. L. Mixture For Plastering: Thickness Of Plaster Shall Be 16mm Thick. A Mixture Of Washed Sand And Portland Cement. Roof & Roof Framing A. All Roofing Must Be 0.4mm Pre-painted Rib-type Long Span With Compatible Ridge Roll, Gutter And Fascia. B. All Trusses Shall Be 3/16” Thick X 2” X 2” Angle Bars For Top And Bottom Chord And 3/16” Thick X 1 1/2” X 1 1/2” Angle Bars For Web Members. C. For Metal Roof Beam Use 3/16” Thick X 2” X 2” Angle Bar For Top And Bottom Chord And 3/16” Thick X 1 1/2” X 1 ½ All Web Members. D. For Fascia And End Flashing Frame Use 3/16” Thick X 1” X 1” Angle Bar Mainframe With 1”x 3/16” Thick Flat Bar Braces. E. Use 2” X 6” X 1.2mm Light Gauge C-purlins. F. Fasten Framing Members Together By Welding Or By Using Bolts. Welding Shall Conform To Aws D1.3 Welding Procedure. G. All Metal Surfaces Must Be Metal Primer Red Oxide Painted. Ceiling Works All Materials Shall Be Of Kind And Size Specified On Plans. Interior And Exterior Ceiling Will Use 4” Spandrel Ceiling With A Carrying Channel, Metal Furring And Wall Angle For Corner As Main Frame. Use Blind Rivets To Fix The Spandrel To The Main Frame. Doors And Windows With Complete Accessories Use 1.0m X 2.10m Wooden Panel Door For The Storage Room And Quarter’s Room And Pvc Door 0.70m X 2.10m Dimension With Complete Accessories At Comfort Room. Windows Are 1.20m X 1.20m And 1.0m X 1.20m Analoc Sliding Glass Window To Be Installed In Storage And Quarter’s Room, Clear Awning Glass Window With 0.6m X 1.20m Dimension To Be Installed In Quarter’s Room, And 0.6mx0.4m Clear Awning Glass Window For The Toilet And Bath. Plumbing Works All Works Shall Be Done In Accordance With The Provisions Of The Latest Edition Of The Plumbing Code And Local Ordinance. All Works Shall Be Done Under The Direct Supervision Of A Duly Licensed Master Plumber. See Attached Plans For Specifications. A) Tile Works Tiles Should Be 0.60mx0.60m Granite Tiles For Quarter’s Room. For Toilet And Bath; Use 0.60mx0.60m Non-skid Granite For The Floor And 3-layers Of 0.60mx0.60m Glossy Granite Tiles For The Wall. Shall Have Tile Trim At The Edges And Provide Tile Grout Between Tiles. It Should Be Done By A Tile Setter To Ensure Quality Workmanship. Electrical Works The Electrical Installation Shall Be Done In Accordance With The Approved Plans And Under The Direct Supervision And Control Of A Professional Electrical Engineer And Or Registered Electrical Engineer. All Electrical Works And Materials Shall Conform To The Provisions Of The Latest Edition Of The Philippine National Electrical Code. The Type Of Electrical Services To Be Supplied To The Building Shall Be 240v, Ac Single Phase Or Three Phase. There Shall Only One Service To Be Dropped From The Nearest Or Local Electrical Company Pole For The Proposed Building. See Attached Plans For Specifications. Carpentry Works Quality Of Lumber: Use Lumber Of Best Grade Available For The Respective Kinds For Various Parts Of Work. Lumber Must Be Well-seasoned, Thoroughly Dry And Free From Loose Or Unsound Knots, Cups, Shakes And Other Imperfections. A. Lumber - Use As Specified On Plans/drawings. B. Fasteners ▪ Nails - Use Locally Manufactured Common Wire Nails, Smooth Shank And Zinc-coated. ▪ Screws - Use The Best Available Commercial Quality, Brass Or Chromium Plated. ▪ Metal Anchors - Use As Indicated In The Plans. Installation Of Cabinet With Complete Accessories A. Use 2”x3” Powder Coated Aluminum Tubular Frame For The Main Frame; For The Shelves Use 1”x1” Powder Coated Tubular Aluminum; For Cabinet Doors Use ¼” Clear Glass With Complete Accessories. B. See Attached Plans For Specifications. Section Vii. Drawings All Annexes Shall Be Annexed And The Title Shall Be Specified As To What Plan The Drawing Pertain To Annex A – Architectural Design Annex B- Project Billboard Plan Section Viii. Bill Of Quantities Bid No. Agr- 25-450-b Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost No. I. Clearing, Grubbing & Staking 28.00 Sq. M Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m. P Ii. Excavation Works 11.98 Cu. M Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Cu.m P Iii. Backfilling 6.13 Cu.m Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Cu.m P Iv. Embankment 3.50 Cu.m Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) /cu.m P V. Concrete Works A. Concreting 9.73 Cu.m Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Cu.m P B. Steel Works 907.90 Kg Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Kg P C. Form Works 74.52 Sq.m Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m P D. Gravel Bedding 3.00 Cu.m Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Cu.m P Vi. Masonry Works 112.63 Sq.m Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m P Vii. Plastering Works 205.01 Sq.m Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m P Viii. Roofing Works 55.00 Sq.m Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m P Ix. Ceiling Works 21.50 Sq.m Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m P X. Doors And Windows With 1.00 Lot Pesos Complete Accessories And Ctvs. (p ) / Lot P Xi. Plumbing Works 1.00 Lot Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Lot P Xii. Electrical Works 1.00 Lot Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Lot P Xiii. Carpentry Works 1.00 Lot Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Lot P Xiv. Installation Of Cabinet With 1.00 Lot Pesos Complete Accessories And Ctvs. (p ) / Lot P Total Bid Cost In Figures P Total Bid Cost In Words Summary Of Costs Item No. Description Bid Amount I. Clearing, Grubbing & Staking ₱ ________________________________ Ii. Excavation Works ₱ ________________________________ Iii. Backfilling ₱ ________________________________ Iv. Embankment ₱ ________________________________ V. Concrete Works A. Concreting ₱ ________________________________ B. Steel Works ₱ ________________________________ C. Form Works ₱ ________________________________ D. Gravel Bedding ₱ ________________________________ Vi. Masonry Works ₱ ________________________________ Vii. Plastering Works ₱ ________________________________ Viii. Roofing Works ₱ ________________________________ Ix. Ceiling Works ₱ ________________________________ X. Doors And Windows With Complete Accessories ₱ ________________________________ Xi. Plumbing Works ₱ ________________________________ Xii. Electrical Works ₱ ________________________________ Xiii. Carpentry Works ₱ ________________________________ Xiv. Installation Of Cabinet With Complete Accessories ₱ ________________________________ Total Bid Amount ₱ ________________________________   Section Ix. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents I. Technical Component Envelope Class “a” Documents Legal Documents ⬜ (a) Valid Philgeps Registration Certificate (platinum Membership) (all Pages) In Accordance With Section 8.5.2 Of The Irr; (b) 1. Registration Certificate From Sec, Department Of Trade And Industry (dti) For Sole Proprietorship Or Cda For Cooperatives, Or Any Proof Of Such Registration. 2. Mayor’s Permit Issued By The City Or Municipality – Where The Principal Place Of Business Of The Prospective Bidder Is Located; 3. Tax Clearance Per Executive Order 398, Series Of 2005, A S Finally Reviewed And Approved By The Bir 4. Audited Financial Statements, Showing, Among Others, The Prospective Total And Current Assets And Liabilities, Stamped “received” By The Bir Or Its Duly Accredited And Authorized Institutions For The Preceding Calendar Year Which Should Not Be Earlier Than Two (2) Years From The Date Of Bid Submission; For The Type And Cost Of The Contract To Be Bid. Technical Documents ⬜ (b) Statement Of The Prospective Bidder Of All Its Ongoing Government And Private Contracts, Including Contracts Awarded But Not Yet Started, If Any, Whether Similar Or Not Similar In Nature And Complexity To The Contract To Be Bid; And ⬜ (c) Statement Of The Bidder’s Single Largest Completed Contract (slcc) Similar To The Contract To Be Bid, Except Under Conditions Provided Under The Rules; And ⬜ (d) Special Pcab License In Case Of Joint Ventures; And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract To Be Bid; And ⬜ (e) Original Copy Of Bid Security. If In The Form Of A Surety Bond, Submit Also A Certification Issued By The Insurance Commission; Or Original Copy Of Notarized Bid Securing Declaration; And (f) Project Requirements, Which Shall Include The Following: ⬜ A. Organizational Chart For The Contract To Be Bid; ⬜ B. List Of Contractor’s Key Personnel (e.g., Project Manager, Project Engineers, Materials Engineers, And Foremen), To Be Assigned To The Contract To Be Bid, With Their Complete Qualification And Experience Data; ⬜ C. List Of Contractor’s Major Equipment Units, Which Are Owned, Leased, And/or Under Purchase Agreements, Supported By Proof Of Ownership Or Certification Of Availability Of Equipment From The Equipment Lessor/vendor For The Duration Of The Project, As The Case May Be; And ⬜ (g) Original Duly Signed Omnibus Sworn Statement (oss); And If Applicable, Original Notarized Secretary’s Certificate In Case Of A Corporation, Partnership, Or Cooperative; Or Original Special Power Of Attorney Of All Members Of The Joint Venture Giving Full Power And Authority To Its Officer To Sign The Oss And Do Acts To Represent The Bidder. Financial Documents ⬜ (h) The Prospective Bidder’s Computation Of Net Financial Contracting Capacity (nfcc). Class “b” Documents ⬜ (i) If Applicable, Duly Signed Joint Venture Agreement (jva) In Accordance With Ra No. 4566 And Its Irr In Case The Joint Venture Is Already In Existence; Or Duly Notarized Statements From All The Potential Joint Venture Partners Stating That They Will Enter Into And Abide By The Provisions Of The Jva In The Instance That The Bid Is Successful. Ii. Financial Component Envelope ⬜ (j) Original Of Duly Signed And Accomplished Financial Bid Form; And Other Documentary Requirements Under Ra No. 9184 ⬜ (k) Original Of Duly Signed Bid Prices In The Bill Of Quantities; And ⬜ (l) Duly Accomplished Detailed Estimates Form, Including A Summary Sheet Indicating The Unit Prices Of Construction Materials, Labor Rates, And Equipment Rentals Used In Coming Up With The Bid; And ⬜ Cash Flow By Quarter. Bid Form For The Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects [shall Be Submitted With The Bid] Bid Form Date : Project Identification No. : To: [name And Address Of Procuring Entity] Having Examined The Philippine Bidding Documents (pbds) Including The Supplemental Or Bid Bulletin Numbers [insert Numbers], The Receipt Of Which Is Hereby Duly Acknowledged, We, The Undersigned, Declare That: A. We Have No Reservation To The Pbds, Including The Supplemental Or Bid Bulletins, For The Procurement Project: [insert Name Of Contract]; B. We Offer To Execute The Works For This Contract In Accordance With The Pbds; C. The Total Price Of Our Bid In Words And Figures, Excluding Any Discounts Offered Below Is: [insert Information]; D. The Discounts Offered And The Methodology For Their Application Are: [insert Information]; E. The Total Bid Price Includes The Cost Of All Taxes, Such As, But Not Limited To: [specify The Applicable Taxes, E.g. (i) Value Added Tax (vat), (ii) Income Tax, (iii) Local Taxes, And (iv) Other Fiscal Levies And Duties], Which Are Itemized Herein And Reflected In The Detailed Estimates, F. Our Bid Shall Be Valid Within The A Period Stated In The Pbds, And It Shall Remain Binding Upon Us At Any Time Before The Expiration Of That Period; G. If Our Bid Is Accepted, We Commit To Obtain A Performance Security In The Amount Of [insert Percentage Amount] Percent Of The Contract Price For The Due Performance Of The Contract, Or A Performance Securing Declaration In Lieu Of The The Allowable Forms Of Performance Security, Subject To The Terms And Conditions Of Issued Gppb Guidelines12 For This Purpose; H. We Are Not Participating, As Bidders, In More Than One Bid In This Bidding Process, Other Than Alternative Offers In Accordance With The Bidding Documents; I. We Understand That This Bid, Together With Your Written Acceptance Thereof Included In Your Notification Of Award, Shall Constitute A Binding Contract Between Us, Until A Formal Contract Is Prepared And Executed; And J. We Understand That You Are Not Bound To Accept The Lowest Calculated Bid Or Any Other Bid That You May Receive. K. We Likewise Certify/confirm That The Undersigned, Is The Duly Authorized Representative Of The Bidder, And Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For The [name Of Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity]. L. We Acknowledge That Failure To Sign Each And Every Page Of This Bid Form, Including The Bill Of Quantities, Shall Be A Ground For The Rejection Of Our Bid Name: Legal Capacity: Signature: Duly Authorized To Sign The Bid For And Behalf Of: Date: 12 Currently Based On Gppb Resolution No. 09-2020 Bid Securing Declaration Form [shall Be Submitted With The Bid If Bidder Opts To Provide This Form Of Bid Security] Republic Of The Philippines) City Of ) S.s. Bid Securing Declaration Project Identification No.: [insert Number] To: [insert Name And Address Of The Procuring Entity] I/we, The Undersigned, Declare That: 1. I/we Understand That, According To Your Conditions, Bids Must Be Supported By A Bid Security, Which May Be In The Form Of A Bid Securing Declaration. 2. I/we Accept That: (a) I/we Will Be Automatically Disqualified From Bidding For Any Procurement Contract With Any Procuring Entity For A Period Of Two (2) Years Upon Receipt Of Your Blacklisting Order; And, (b) I/we Will Pay The Applicable Fine Provided Under Section 6 Of The Guidelines On The Use Of Bid Securing Declaration, Within Fifteen (15) Days From Receipt Of The Written Demand By The Procuring Entity For The Commission Of Acts Resulting To The Enforcement Of The Bid Securing Declaration Under Sections 23.1(b), 34.2, 40.1 And 69.1, Except 69.1(f),of The Irr Of Ra No. 9184; Without Prejudice To Other Legal Action The Government May Undertake. 3. I/we Understand That This Bid Securing Declaration Shall Cease To Be Valid On The Following Circumstances: A. Upon Expiration Of The Bid Validity Period, Or Any Extension Thereof Pursuant To Your Request; B. I Am/we Are Declared Ineligible Or Post-disqualified Upon Receipt Of Your Notice To Such Effect, And (i) I/we Failed To Timely File A Request For Reconsideration Or (ii) I/we Filed A Waiver To Avail Of Said Right; And C. I Am/we Are Declared The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid, And I/we Have Furnished The Performance Security And Signed The Contract. In Witness Whereof, I/we Have Hereunto Set My/our Hand/s This Day Of [month] [year] At [place Of Execution]. [insert Name Of Bidder Or Its Authorized Representative] [insert Signatory’s Legal Capacity] Affiant [jurat] [format Shall Be Based On The Latest Rules On Notarial Practice] Omnibus Sworn Statement (revised) [shall Be Submitted With The Bid] Republic Of The Philippines) City/municipality Of ) S.s. Affidavit I, [name Of Affiant], Of Legal Age, [civil Status], [nationality], And Residing At [address Of Affiant], After Having Been Duly Sworn In Accordance With Law, Do Hereby Depose And State That: 1. [select One, Delete The Other:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] I Am The Sole Proprietor Or Authorized Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; [if A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture:] I Am The Duly Authorized And Designated Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; 2. [select One, Delete The Other:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] As The Owner And Sole Proprietor, Or Authorized Representative Of [name Of Bidder], I Have Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity], As Shown In The Attached Duly Notarized Special Power Of Attorney; [if A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture:] I Am Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity], As Shown In The Attached [state Title Of Attached Document Showing Proof Of Authorization (e.g., Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate, Board/partnership Resolution, Or Special Power Of Attorney, Whichever Is Applicable;)]; 3. [name Of Bidder] Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Government Of The Philippines Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Local Government Units, Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Government Procurement Policy Board, By Itself Or By Relation, Membership, Association, Affiliation, Or Controlling Interest With Another Blacklisted Person Or Entity As Defined And Provided For In The Uniform Guidelines On Blacklisting; 4. Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; 5. [name Of Bidder] Is Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative(s) To Verify All The Documents Submitted; 6. [select One, Delete The Rest:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] The Owner Or Sole Proprietor Is Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [if A Partnership Or Cooperative:] None Of The Officers And Members Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [if A Corporation Or Joint Venture:] None Of The Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; 7. [name Of Bidder] Complies With Existing Labor Laws And Standards; And 8. [name Of Bidder] Is Aware Of And Has Undertaken The Responsibilities As A Bidder In Compliance With The Philippine Bidding Documents, Which Includes: A. Carefully Examining All Of The Bidding Documents; B. Acknowledging All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; C. Making An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; And D. Inquiring Or Securing Supplemental/bid Bulletin(s) Issued For The [name Of The Project]. 9. [name Of Bidder] Did Not Give Or Pay Directly Or Indirectly, Any Commission, Amount, Fee, Or Any Form Of Consideration, Pecuniary Or Otherwise, To Any Person Or Official, Personnel Or Representative Of The Government In Relation To Any Procurement Project Or Activity. 10. In Case Advance Payment Was Made Or Given, Failure To Perform Or Deliver Any Of The Obligations And Undertakings In The Contract Shall Be Sufficient Grounds To Constitute Criminal Liability For Swindling (estafa) Or The Commission Of Fraud With Unfaithfulness Or Abuse Of Confidence Through Misappropriating Or Converting Any Payment Received By A Person Or Entity Under An Obligation Involving The Duty To Deliver Certain Goods Or Services, To The Prejudice Of The Public And The Government Of The Philippines Pursuant To Article 315 Of Act No. 3815 S. 1930, As Amended, Or The Revised Penal Code. In Witness Whereof, I Have Hereunto Set My Hand This Day Of , 20 At , Philippines. [insert Name Of Bidder Or Its Authorized Representative] [insert Signatory’s Legal Capacity] Affiant [jurat] [format Shall Be Based On The Latest Rules On Notarial Practice]

Details: Description ’ Philippine Bidding Documents (as Harmonized With Development Partners) Construction Of Rice Mill (phase 2) At Brgy. Banbanan, Miagao, Iloilo Bid No. Agr-25-87-b Iloilo Provincial Government Sixth Edition Table Of Contents Glossary Of Terms, Abbreviations, And Acronyms 4 Section I. Invitation To Bid 6 Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 8 1. Scope Of Bid 8 2. Funding Information 8 3. Bidding Requirements 8 4. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices 9 5. Eligible Bidders 9 6. Origin Of Associated Goods 9 7. Subcontracts 9 8. Pre-bid Conference 10 9. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents 10 10. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 10 11. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 10 12. Alternative Bids 11 13. Bid Prices 11 14. Bid And Payment Currencies 11 15. Bid Security 11 16. Sealing And Marking Of Bids 11 17. Deadline For Submission Of Bids 12 18. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 12 19. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 12 20. Post Qualification 12 21. Signing Of The Contract 12 Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet 13 Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract 15 1. Scope Of Contract 15 2. Sectional Completion Of Works 15 3. Possession Of Site 15 4. The Contractor’s Obligations 15 5. Performance Security 16 6. Site Investigation Reports 16 7. Warranty 16 8. Liability Of The Contractor 16 9. Termination For Other Causes 16 10. Dayworks 17 11. Program Of Work 17 12. Instructions, Inspections And Audits 17 13. Advance Payment 17 14. Progress Payments 17 15. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 17 Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract 18 Section Vi. Specifications 19 Section Vii. Drawings 24 Section Viii. Bill Of Quantities 26 Section Ix. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents 30 Glossary Of Terms, Abbreviations, And Acronym Abc – Approved Budget For The Contract. Arcc – Allowable Range Of Contract Cost. Bac – Bids And Awards Committee. Bid – A Signed Offer Or Proposal To Undertake A Contract Submitted By A Bidder In Response To And In Consonance With The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents. Also Referred To As Proposal And Tender. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[c]) Bidder – Refers To A Contractor, Manufacturer, Supplier, Distributor And/or Consultant Who Submits A Bid In Response To The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[d]) Bidding Documents – The Documents Issued By The Procuring Entity As The Bases For Bids, Furnishing All Information Necessary For A Prospective Bidder To Prepare A Bid For The Goods, Infrastructure Projects, And/or Consulting Services Required By The Procuring Entity. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[e]) Bir – Bureau Of Internal Revenue. Bsp – Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas. Cda – Cooperative Development Authority. Consulting Services – Refer To Services For Infrastructure Projects And Other Types Of Projects Or Activities Of The Gop Requiring Adequate External Technical And Professional Expertise That Are Beyond The Capability And/or Capacity Of The Gop To Undertake Such As, But Not Limited To: (i) Advisory And Review Services; (ii) Pre-investment Or Feasibility Studies; (iii) Design; (iv) Construction Supervision; (v) Management And Related Services; And (vi) Other Technical Services Or Special Studies. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[i]) Contract – Refers To The Agreement Entered Into Between The Procuring Entity And The Supplier Or Manufacturer Or Distributor Or Service Provider For Procurement Of Goods And Services; Contractor For Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects; Or Consultant Or Consulting Firm For Procurement Of Consulting Services; As The Case May Be, As Recorded In The Contract Form Signed By The Parties, Including All Attachments And Appendices Thereto And All Documents Incorporated By Reference Therein. Contractor – Is A Natural Or Juridical Entity Whose Proposal Was Accepted By The Procuring Entity And To Whom The Contract To Execute The Work Was Awarded. Contractor As Used In These Bidding Documents May Likewise Refer To A Supplier, Distributor, Manufacturer, Or Consultant. Cpi – Consumer Price Index. Dole – Department Of Labor And Employment. Dti – Department Of Trade And Industry. Foreign-funded Procurement Or Foreign-assisted Project – Refers To Procurement Whose Funding Source Is From A Foreign Government, Foreign Or International Financing Institution As Specified In The Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[b]). Gfi – Government Financial Institution. Gocc – Government-owned And/or –controlled Corporation. Goods – Refer To All Items, Supplies, Materials And General Support Services, Except Consulting Services And Infrastructure Projects, Which May Be Needed In The Transaction Of Public Businesses Or In The Pursuit Of Any Government Undertaking, Project Or Activity, Whether In The Nature Of Equipment, Furniture, Stationery, Materials For Construction, Or Personal Property Of Any Kind, Including Non-personal Or Contractual Services Such As The Repair And Maintenance Of Equipment And Furniture, As Well As Trucking, Hauling, Janitorial, Security, And Related Or Analogous Services, As Well As Procurement Of Materials And Supplies Provided By The Procuring Entity For Such Services. The Term “related” Or “analogous Services” Shall Include, But Is Not Limited To, Lease Or Purchase Of Office Space, Media Advertisements, Health Maintenance Services, And Other Services Essential To The Operation Of The Procuring Entity. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[r]) Gop – Government Of The Philippines. Infrastructure Projects – Include The Construction, Improvement, Rehabilitation, Demolition, Repair, Restoration Or Maintenance Of Roads And Bridges, Railways, Airports, Seaports, Communication Facilities, Civil Works Components Of Information Technology Projects, Irrigation, Flood Control And Drainage, Water Supply, Sanitation, Sewerage And Solid Waste Management Systems, Shore Protection, Energy/power And Electrification Facilities, National Buildings, School Buildings, Hospital Buildings, And Other Related Construction Projects Of The Government. Also Referred To As Civil Works Or Works. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[u]) Lgus – Local Government Units. Nfcc – Net Financial Contracting Capacity. Nga – National Government Agency. Pcab – Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board. Philgeps - Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System. Procurement Project – Refers To A Specific Or Identified Procurement Covering Goods, Infrastructure Project Or Consulting Services. A Procurement Project Shall Be Described, Detailed, And Scheduled In The Project Procurement Management Plan Prepared By The Agency Which Shall Be Consolidated In The Procuring Entity's Annual Procurement Plan. (gppb Circular No. 06-2019 Dated 17 July 2019) Psa – Philippine Statistics Authority. Sec – Securities And Exchange Commission. Slcc – Single Largest Completed Contract. Un – United Nations Republic Of The Philippines Iloilo Provincial Government Section I. Invitation To Bid For The Construction Of Rice Mill (phase 2) At Brgy. Banbanan, Miagao, Iloilo Bid No. Agr-25-87-b 1. The Iloilo Provincial Government, Through The Capital Outlay- Supplemental Budget No. 1 Fy 2023 Intends To Apply The Sum Of Three Million Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-six Pesos And Thirty-six Centavos (p3,014,366.36) Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For Agr-25-87-b For The Construction Of Rice Mill (phase 2) At Brgy. Banbanan, Miagao, Iloilo For The Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 2. The Iloilo Provincial Government Now Invites Bids For The Above Procurement Project. Completion Of The Works Is Required One Hundred Twenty (120) Calendar Days. Bidders Should Have Completed A Contract Similar To The Project. The Description Of An Eligible Bidder Is Contained In The Bidding Documents, Particularly, In Section Ii (instructions To Bidders). 3. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion As Specified In The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act (ra) No. 9184. 4. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From The Bids And Awards Committee Secretariat, 5th Floor, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City, Philippines And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below From 8:00am To 5:00pm. 5. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Acquired By Interested Bidders On June 9, 2025 From Given Address And Website/s Below And Upon Payment Of The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents, Pursuant To The Latest Guidelines Issued By The Gppb, In The Amount Of Five Thousand Pesos (p5, 000.00). The Procuring Entity Shall Allow The Bidder To Present Its Proof Of Payment For The Fees In Person. 6. The Iloilo Provincial Government Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On June 17, 2025, 9:00 A.m. At Bids And Awards Committee Secretariat, 5th Floor, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City, Philippines, And/or Through Videoconferencing/webcasting Via Zoom Conference Which Shall Be Open To Prospective Bidders. The Default Meeting Id And Password Shall Be: Meeting Id: 4340851724 // Password: 0922 7. Bids Must Be Duly Received By The Bac Secretariat Through Manual Submission At Bids And Awards Committee Secretariat, 5th Floor, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City On Or Before July 1, 2025, 9:00 A.m. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 8. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 16. 9. Bid Opening Shall Be On July 1, 2025, 9:01 A.m. At Bids And Awards Committee Secretariat, 5th Floor, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City, Philippines. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Representatives Who Choose To Attend The Activity. 10. The Iloilo Provincial Government Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding, Or Not Award The Contract At Any Time Prior To Contract Award In Accordance With Sections 35.6 And 41 Of The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Ra No. 9184, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 11. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Atty. Raemman M. Lagrada Head, Bac Secretariat 5f New Iloilo Provincial Capitol Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City Tel. No. (33) 336-0736 Fax No. (33) 337-7731 Email: Ipg_bacs@yahoo.com 12. You May Visit The Following Websites: For Downloading Of Bidding Documents: Www.iloilo.gov.ph Atty. Dennis T. Ventilacion Bac Chairperson Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 1. Scope Of Bid The Procuring Entity, Iloilo Provincial Government Invites Bids For The Construction Of Rice Mill (phase 2) At Brgy. Banbanan, Miagao, Iloilo, With Project Identification Number Agr-25-87-b. The Procurement Project (referred To Herein As “project”) Is For The Construction Of Works, As Described In Section Vi (specifications). 2. Funding Information 2.1. The Gop Through The Source Of Funding As Indicated Below For 2023 In The Amount Of Three Million Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Six Pesos And Thirty Six Centavos (p3,014,366.36) 2.2. The Source Of Funding Is: A.) Lgu’s, Capital Outlay- Supplemental Budget No. 1 Cy 2023, As Approved By The Sanggunian. 3. Bidding Requirements The Bidding For The Project Shall Be Governed By All The Provisions Of Ra No. 9184 And Its 2016 Revised Irr, Including Its Generic Procurement Manual And Associated Policies, Rules And Regulations As The Primary Source Thereof, While The Herein Clauses Shall Serve As The Secondary Source Thereof. Any Amendments Made To The Irr And Other Gppb Issuances Shall Be Applicable Only To The Ongoing Posting, Advertisement, Or Invitation To Bid By The Bac Through The Issuance Of A Supplemental Or Bid Bulletin. The Bidder, By The Act Of Submitting Its Bid, Shall Be Deemed To Have Inspected The Site, Determined The General Characteristics Of The Contracted Works And The Conditions For This Project, Such As The Location And The Nature Of The Work; (b) Climatic Conditions; (c) Transportation Facilities; (c) Nature And Condition Of The Terrain, Geological Conditions At The Site Communication Facilities, Requirements, Location And Availability Of Construction Aggregates And Other Materials, Labor, Water, Electric Power And Access Roads; And (d) Other Factors That May Affect The Cost, Duration And Execution Or Implementation Of The Contract, Project, Or Work And Examine All Instructions, Forms, Terms, And Project Requirements In The Bidding Documents. 4. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices The Procuring Entity, As Well As The Bidders And Contractors, Shall Observe The Highest Standard Of Ethics During The Procurement And Execution Of The Contract. They Or Through An Agent Shall Not Engage In Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices Defined Under Annex “i” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Or Other Integrity Violations In Competing For The Project. 5. Eligible Bidders 5.1. Only Bids Of Bidders Found To Be Legally, Technically, And Financially Capable Will Be Evaluated. 5.2. The Bidder Must Have An Experience Of Having Completed A Single Largest Completed Contract (slcc) That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc Adjusted, If Necessary, By The Bidder To Current Prices Using The Psa’s Cpi, Except Under Conditions Provided For In Section 23.4.2.4 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. A Contract Is Considered To Be “similar” To The Contract To Be Bid If It Has The Major Categories Of Work Stated In The Bds. 5.3. For Foreign-funded Procurement, The Procuring Entity And The Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution May Agree On Another Track Record Requirement, As Specified In The Bidding Document Prepared For This Purpose. 5.4. The Bidders Shall Comply With The Eligibility Criteria Under Section 23.4.2 Of The 2016 Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 6. Origin Of Associated Goods There Is No Restriction On The Origin Of Goods Other Than Those Prohibited By A Decision Of The Un Security Council Taken Under Chapter Vii Of The Charter Of The Un. 7. Subcontracts 7.1. The Bidder May Subcontract Portions Of The Project To The Extent Allowed By The Procuring Entity As Stated Herein, But In No Case More Than Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Project. The Procuring Entity Has Prescribed That: A. Subcontracting Is Not Allowed. 8. Pre-bid Conference The Procuring Entity Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference For This Project On The Specified Date And Time And Either At Its Physical Address At Bac Office, 5th Floor, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Iloilo City And/or Through Videoconferencing As Indicated In Paragraph 6 Of The Ib. 9. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents Prospective Bidders May Request For Clarification On And/or Interpretation Of Any Part Of The Bidding Documents. Such Requests Must Be In Writing And Received By The Procuring Entity, Either At Its Given Address Or Through Electronic Mail Indicated In The Ib, At Least Ten (10) Calendar Days Before The Deadline Set For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 10.1. The First Envelope Shall Contain The Eligibility And Technical Documents Of The Bid As Specified In Section Ix. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents. 10.2. If The Eligibility Requirements Or Statements, The Bids, And All Other Documents For Submission To The Bac Are In Foreign Language Other Than English, It Must Be Accompanied By A Translation In English, Which Shall Be Authenticated By The Appropriate Philippine Foreign Service Establishment, Post, Or The Equivalent Office Having Jurisdiction Over The Foreign Bidder’s Affairs In The Philippines. For Contracting Parties To The Apostille Convention, Only The Translated Documents Shall Be Authenticated Through An Apostille Pursuant To Gppb Resolution No. 13-2019 Dated 23 May 2019. The English Translation Shall Govern, For Purposes Of Interpretation Of The Bid. 10.3. In Joint Ventures, A Special Pcab License, And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract For This Project, Shall Be Required. Any Additional Type Of Contractor License Or Permit Shall Be Indicated In The Bds. 10.4. A List Of Contractor’s Key Personnel (e.g., Project Manager, Project Engineers, Materials Engineers, And Foremen) Assigned To The Contract To Be Bid, With Their Complete Qualification And Experience Data Shall Be Provided. These Key Personnel Must Meet The Required Minimum Years Of Experience Set In The Bds. 10.5. A List Of Contractor’s Major Equipment Units, Which Are Owned, Leased, And/or Under Purchase Agreements, Supported By Proof Of Ownership, Certification Of Availability Of Equipment From The Equipment Lessor/vendor For The Duration Of The Project, As The Case May Be, Must Meet The Minimum Requirements For The Contract Set In The Bds. 11. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 11.1. The Second Bid Envelope Shall Contain The Financial Documents For The Bid As Specified In Section Ix. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents. 11.2. Any Bid Exceeding The Abc Indicated In Paragraph 1 Of The Ib Shall Not Be Accepted. 11.3. For Foreign-funded Procurement, A Ceiling May Be Applied To Bid Prices Provided The Conditions Are Met Under Section 31.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 12. Alternative Bids Bidders Shall Submit Offers That Comply With The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents, Including The Basic Technical Design As Indicated In The Drawings And Specifications. Unless There Is A Value Engineering Clause In The Bds, Alternative Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 13. Bid Prices All Bid Prices For The Given Scope Of Work In The Project As Awarded Shall Be Considered As Fixed Prices, And Therefore Not Subject To Price Escalation During Contract Implementation, Except Under Extraordinary Circumstances As Determined By The Neda And Approved By The Gppb Pursuant To The Revised Guidelines For Contract Price Escalation Guidelines. 14. Bid And Payment Currencies 14.1. Bid Prices May Be Quoted In The Local Currency Or Tradeable Currency Accepted By The Bsp At The Discretion Of The Bidder. However, For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation, Bids Denominated In Foreign Currencies Shall Be Converted To Philippine Currency Based On The Exchange Rate As Published In The Bsp Reference Rate Bulletin On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 14.2. Payment Of The Contract Price Shall Be Made In: A. Philippine Pesos. 15. Bid Security 15.1. The Bidder Shall Submit A Bid Securing Declaration Or Any Form Of Bid Security In The Amount Indicated In The Bds, Which Shall Be Not Less Than The Percentage Of The Abc In Accordance With The Schedule In The Bds. 15.2. The Bid And Bid Security Shall Be Valid Until October 29, 2025. Any Bid Not Accompanied By An Acceptable Bid Security Shall Be Rejected By The Procuring Entity As Non-responsive. 16. Sealing And Marking Of Bids Each Bidder Shall Submit One Copy Of The First And Second Components Of Its Bid. The Procuring Entity May Request Additional Hard Copies And/or Electronic Copies Of The Bid. However, Failure Of The Bidders To Comply With The Said Request Shall Not Be A Ground For Disqualification. If The Procuring Entity Allows The Submission Of Bids Through Online Submission To The Given Website Or Any Other Electronic Means, The Bidder Shall Submit An Electronic Copy Of Its Bid, Which Must Be Digitally Signed. An Electronic Copy That Cannot Be Opened Or Is Corrupted Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. 17. Deadline For Submission Of Bids The Bidders Shall Submit On The Specified Date And Time And Either At Its Physical Address Or Through Online Submission As Indicated In Paragraph 7 Of The Ib. 18. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 18.1. The Bac Shall Open The Bids In Public At The Time, On The Date, And At The Place Specified In Paragraph 9 Of The Ib. The Bidders’ Representatives Who Are Present Shall Sign A Register Evidencing Their Attendance. In Case Videoconferencing, Webcasting Or Other Similar Technologies Will Be Used, Attendance Of Participants Shall Likewise Be Recorded By The Bac Secretariat. In Case The Bids Cannot Be Opened As Scheduled Due To Justifiable Reasons, The Rescheduling Requirements Under Section 29 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Shall Prevail. 18.2. The Preliminary Examination Of Bids Shall Be Governed By Section 30 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 19. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 19.1. The Procuring Entity’s Bac Shall Immediately Conduct A Detailed Evaluation Of All Bids Rated “passed” Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criteria. The Bac Shall Consider The Conditions In The Evaluation Of Bids Under Section 32.2 Of 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 19.2. If The Project Allows Partial Bids, All Bids And Combinations Of Bids As Indicated In The Bds Shall Be Received By The Same Deadline And Opened And Evaluated Simultaneously So As To Determine The Bid Or Combination Of Bids Offering The Lowest Calculated Cost To The Procuring Entity. Bid Security As Required By Itb Clause 16 Shall Be Submitted For Each Contract (lot) Separately. 19.3. In All Cases, The Nfcc Computation Pursuant To Section 23.4.2.6 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Must Be Sufficient For The Total Of The Abcs For All The Lots Participated In By The Prospective Bidder. 20. Post Qualification Within A Non-extendible Period Of Five (5) Calendar Days From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice From The Bac That It Submitted The Lowest Calculated Bid, The Bidder Shall Submit Its Latest Income And Business Tax Returns Filed And Paid Through The Bir Electronic Filing And Payment System (efps), And Other Appropriate Licenses And Permits Required By Law And Stated In The Bds. 21. Signing Of The Contract The Documents Required In Section 37.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Shall Form Part Of The Contract. Additional Contract Documents Are Indicated In The Bds. Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet Itb Clause 5.2 For This Purpose, Contracts Similar To The Project Refer To Contracts Which Have The Same Major Categories Of Work, Which Shall Be: A) Construction Of Rice Mill 7.1 The Procuring Entity Has Prescribed That Subcontracting Is Not Allowed. 10.3 Special Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board License 10.4 The Key Personnel Must Meet The Required Minimum Years Of Experience Set Below: 10.5 The Minimum Major Equipment Requirements Are The Following: Equipment Capacity Number Of Units Welding Machine 1 Generator Set 1 Compactor 1 One Bagger Mixer 1 Concrete Vibrator 1 Bar Cutter 1 12 Alternative Bids Are Not Allowed 15.1 The Bid Security Shall Be In The Form Of A Bid Securing Declaration Or Any Of The Following Forms And Amounts: A. The Amount Of Not Less Than Two Percent (2%) Of Abc, If Bid Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; B. The Amount Of Not Less Than Five Percent (5%) Of Abc If Bid Security Is In Surety Bond. 16 Bidders Shall Prepare An Original Of The First (eligibility And Technical) And Second (financial) Envelopes. In Addition, Bidders Shall Submit Separate Copies Of The First And Second Envelopes (copy 1, Copy 2) And Each Set Of Documents Must Clearly Indicate Whether The Same Is Original, Copy 1, Or Copy 2. In The Event Of Any Discrepancy Between The Original And The Copies, The Original Shall Prevail. Itb Clause 16 All Envelopes Shall: A. Contain The Name Of The Contract To Be Bid In Capital Letters: “construction Of Rice Mill (phase Ii) At Brgy. Banbanan, Miagao, Iloilo” B. Bear The Name And Address Of The Bidder In Capital Letters; C. Addressed To: Atty. Dennis T. Ventilacion, Chairperson, Bids And Awards Committee: D. Bear The Specific Identification Of This Procurement: “agr-25-87-b” E. Bear A Warning “do Not Open Before July 1, 2025” Indicating The Date And Time For The Submission Of Bids On The Blank: Bid Envelopes That Are Not Properly Sealed And Marked, As Required In The Bidding Documents, Shall Not Be Rejected, But The Bidder Or Its Duly Authorized Representative Shall Acknowledge Such Condition Of The Bid As Submitted. The Bac Or The Procuring Entity Shall Assume No Responsibility For The Misplacement Of The Contents Of The Improperly Sealed Or Marked Bid, Or For Its Premature Opening. Any Interlineations, Erasures, Or Overwriting Shall Be Valid Only If They Are Signed Or Initialed By The Duly Authorized Representative/s Of The Bidder 19.2 Partial Bid Is Not Allowed 20 No Further Instructions. 21 The Additional Contract Documents Relevant To The Project That Are Required By The Procuring Entity Are: A. Construction Schedule And S-curve; B. Manpower Schedule; C. Construction Methods; D. Equipment Utilization Schedule; E. Construction Safety And Health Program Approved By The Department Of Labor And Employment; And F. Pert/cpm Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract 1. Scope Of Contract This Contract Shall Include All Such Items, Although Not Specifically Mentioned, That Can Be Reasonably Inferred As Being Required For Its Completion As If Such Items Were Expressly Mentioned Herein. All The Provisions Of Ra No. 9184 And Its 2016 Revised Irr, Including The Generic Procurement Manual, And Associated Issuances, Constitute The Primary Source For The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract, And Thus, Applicable In Contract Implementation. Herein Clauses Shall Serve As The Secondary Source For The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract. This Is Without Prejudice To Sections 74.1 And 74.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Allowing The Gppb To Amend The Irr, Which Shall Be Applied To All Procurement Activities, The Advertisement, Posting, Or Invitation Of Which Were Issued After The Effectivity Of The Said Amendment. 2. Sectional Completion Of Works If Sectional Completion Is Specified In The Special Conditions Of Contract (scc), References In The Conditions Of Contract To The Works, The Completion Date, And The Intended Completion Date Shall Apply To Any Section Of The Works (other Than References To The Completion Date And Intended Completion Date For The Whole Of The Works). 3. Possession Of Site 4.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Give Possession Of All Or Parts Of The Site To The Contractor Based On The Schedule Of Delivery Indicated In The Scc, Which Corresponds To The Execution Of The Works. If The Contractor Suffers Delay Or Incurs Cost From Failure On The Part Of The Procuring Entity To Give Possession In Accordance With The Terms Of This Clause, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Give The Contractor A Contract Time Extension And Certify Such Sum As Fair To Cover The Cost Incurred, Which Sum Shall Be Paid By Procuring Entity. 4.2. If Possession Of A Portion Is Not Given By The Above Date, The Procuring Entity Will Be Deemed To Have Delayed The Start Of The Relevant Activities. The Resulting Adjustments In Contract Time To Address Such Delay May Be Addressed Through Contract Extension Provided Under Annex “e” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 4. The Contractor’s Obligations The Contractor Shall Employ The Key Personnel Named In The Schedule Of Key Personnel Indicating Their Designation, In Accordance With Itb Clause 10.3 And Specified In The Bds, To Carry Out The Supervision Of The Works. The Procuring Entity Will Approve Any Proposed Replacement Of Key Personnel Only If Their Relevant Qualifications And Abilities Are Equal To Or Better Than Those Of The Personnel Listed In The Schedule. 5. Performance Security 5.1. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity But In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract By Both Parties, The Successful Bidder Shall Furnish The Performance Security In Any Of The Forms Prescribed In Section 39 Of The 2016 Revised Irr. 5.2. The Contractor, By Entering Into The Contract With The Procuring Entity, Acknowledges The Right Of The Procuring Entity To Institute Action Pursuant To Ra No. 3688 Against Any Subcontractor Be They An Individual, Firm, Partnership, Corporation, Or Association Supplying The Contractor With Labor, Materials And/or Equipment For The Performance Of This Contract. 6. Site Investigation Reports The Contractor, In Preparing The Bid, Shall Rely On Any Site Investigation Reports Referred To In The Scc Supplemented By Any Information Obtained By The Contractor. 7. Warranty 7.1. In Case The Contractor Fails To Undertake The Repair Works Under Section 62.2.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr, The Procuring Entity Shall Forfeit Its Performance Security, Subject Its Property(ies) To Attachment Or Garnishment Proceedings, And Perpetually Disqualify It From Participating In Any Public Bidding. All Payables Of The Gop In His Favor Shall Be Offset To Recover The Costs. 7.2. The Warranty Against Structural Defects/failures, Except That Occasioned-on Force Majeure, Shall Cover The Period From The Date Of Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity. Specific Duration Of The Warranty Is Found In The Scc. 8. Liability Of The Contractor Subject To Additional Provisions, If Any, Set Forth In The Scc, The Contractor’s Liability Under This Contract Shall Be As Provided By The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. If The Contractor Is A Joint Venture, All Partners To The Joint Venture Shall Be Jointly And Severally Liable To The Procuring Entity. 9. Termination For Other Causes Contract Termination Shall Be Initiated In Case It Is Determined Prima Facie By The Procuring Entity That The Contractor Has Engaged, Before, Or During The Implementation Of The Contract, In Unlawful Deeds And Behaviors Relative To Contract Acquisition And Implementation, Such As, But Not Limited To Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices As Stated In Itb Clause 4. 10. Dayworks Subject To The Guidelines On Variation Order In Annex “e” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184, And If Applicable As Indicated In The Scc, The Dayworks Rates In The Contractor’s Bid Shall Be Used For Small Additional Amounts Of Work Only When The Procuring Entity’s Representative Has Given Written Instructions In Advance For Additional Work To Be Paid For In That Way. 11. Program Of Work 11.1. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval The Said Program Of Work Showing The General Methods, Arrangements, Order, And Timing For All The Activities In The Works. The Submissions Of The Program Of Work Are Indicated In The Scc. 11.2. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval An Updated Program Of Work At Intervals No Longer Than The Period Stated In The Scc. If The Contractor Does Not Submit An Updated Program Of Work Within This Period, The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From The Next Payment Certificate And Continue To Withhold This Amount Until The Next Payment After The Date On Which The Overdue Program Of Work Has Been Submitted. 12. Instructions, Inspections And Audits The Contractor Shall Permit The Gop Or The Procuring Entity To Inspect The Contractor’s Accounts And Records Relating To The Performance Of The Contractor And To Have Them Audited By Auditors Of The Gop Or The Procuring Entity, As May Be Required. 13. Advance Payment The Procuring Entity Shall, Upon A Written Request Of The Contractor Which Shall Be Submitted As A Contract Document, Make An Advance Payment To The Contractor In An Amount Not Exceeding Fifteen Percent (15%) Of The Total Contract Price, To Be Made In Lump Sum, Or At The Most Two Installments According To A Schedule Specified In The Scc, Subject To The Requirements In Annex “e” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 14. Progress Payments The Contractor May Submit A Request For Payment For Work Accomplished. Such Requests For Payment Shall Be Verified And Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative/project Engineer. Except As Otherwise Stipulated In The Scc, Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Put In Place Shall Not Be Included For Payment. 15. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 15.1. If Required, The Contractor Will Provide “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals As Specified In The Scc. 15.2. If The Contractor Does Not Provide The Drawings And/or Manuals By The Dates Stated Above, Or They Do Not Receive The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval, The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From Payments Due To The Contractor. Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract Gcc Clause 2 As Per Construction Schedule/contract Period 3.1 The Procuring Entity Shall Give Possession Of All Parts Of The Site To The Contractor Upon Effectivity Of The Contracts. 6 No Further Instructions 7.2 [in Case Of Permanent Structures, Such As Buildings Of Types 4 And 5 As Classified Under The National Building Code Of The Philippines And Other Structures Made Of Steel, Iron, Or Concrete Which Comply With Relevant Structural Codes (e.g., Dpwh Standard Specifications), Such As, But Not Limited To, Steel/concrete Bridges, Flyovers, Aircraft Movement Areas, Ports, Dams, Tunnels, Filtration And Treatment Plants, Sewerage Systems, Power Plants, Transmission And Communication Towers, Railway System, And Other Similar Permanent Structures:] Fifteen (15) Years. 10 Dayworks Are Applicable At The Rate Shown In The Contractor’s Original Bid. 11.1 No Further Instructions 11.2 No Further Instructions 13 The Amount Of The Advance Shall Not Exceed 15% Of The Total Contract Price. 14 Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Put In Place Shall Not Be Included For Payment. 15.1 The Date By Which Operating And Maintenance Manuals Are Required Shall Be At Least 5 Days Before The Testing And Commissioning. The Date By Which “as Built” Drawings Are Required Shall Be At Least 10 Days Prior To The Final Billing. 15.2 The Amount To Be Withheld For Failing To Produce “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals By The Date Required Is 1% Of The Final Contract Amount. Section Vi. Specifications General Requirements All Works To Be Done Shall Be With First Class Workmanship And Shall Conform To The Plans And Specifications. All Materials To Be Used Shall Be Of Good Quality And Properly Inspected By The Authorized Representative Or The Engineer In-charge. The Provincial Agriculturist Is Reserved The Right To Rescind, Terminate, Suspend The Contract If He Deems Necessary And To The Best Interest Of The Government. The Contractor Shall Be Liable For All Damages That Will Occur During The Construction Of The Project. Scope Of Works The Works Include Furnishing Of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment And Other Incidentals Necessary To Complete The Project Such As Clearing, Grubbing & Staking, Excavation, Backfilling, Embankment, Concrete Works, Masonry Works, Plastering Works, Roofing Works, Ceiling Works, Tile Works, Door And Windows With Complete Accessories, Plumbing Works, Electrical Works, Painting Works, And Installation Of Logo. General Condition A. The Works To Be Done Herein Shall Be The Construction Of Rice Mill (phase 2) As Of Approved And Of Quality Materials Completed As Per Plans, Details And Specifications. Supervision Of The Work Shall Be Done Under The Responsibility Of The Project Engineer With The Help Of The Construction Foreman. B. All Materials Employed And To Be Used In The Construction Shall Be Brand New, Unless Otherwise Or As Directed And Approved By The Project Engineer. C. Skilled Workmen And Workmanship Subject To Project Engineer’s Approval Shall Perform Methods Of The Construction In The Most Acceptable Manner. D. The Drawings Referred To In The Specifications Including Supplementary One, To Be Furnished As The Work Progress Are Intended To Cooperate With The Specification And To Form Part Hereof. Where Figures Are Given, They Are To Be Followed In Performance To Measurement By Scale. E. The Assigned Engineer Or Construction Foreman Shall Lay – Out The Building In Accordance With The Drawings And Directions On Plans As He Shall Not Only Responsible But Liable For Any Failure To Comply In This Respect With The Said Drawings, Specifications And Directions For Its Due And Accurate Location On The Lot. Project Sign Board / Billboard The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Project Site Is Identified With Information Billboard Which Shall Be Erected At The Beginning And Ending Of The Proposed Project. The Layout Of The Billboard Shall Accord To The Specifications Pursuant To The Commission On Audit (coa) Circular No. 2013-004 Issued On January 30, 2013. Coa Billboard Pao Billboard The Billboard’s Specifications Shall Conform To The Following Requirements: A. Tarpaulin, White, 8ft X 8ft (coa) And 4ft X 8ft (pao): B. Resolution: 70 Dpi; C. Font: Helvetica; D. Font Size: Main Information – 3”; E. Sub-information – 1”; F. Font Color: Black; G. Suitable Frame: Rigid Wood Or Steel Frame With Post; And, H. Posting: Outside Display At The Project Location After Award Has Been Made. Measurement The Supply And Erection Of Project Billboard Shall Be In Accordance With Provisions Of This Specification. Basis Of Payment No Additional Payment Shall Be Made In This Regard. Clearing, Grubbing And Staking Clearing And Grubbing And Cutting Of Trees Shall Include Handling, Salvaging, Piling And Disposing Off The Cleared Materials With All Leads And Lifts. Trees Shall Be Cut In Sections From The Top Downwards. All Timber Shall Not Be Used By The Contractor For Any Purpose And Shall Remain The Property Of The Provincial Agriculture Office. Clearing Shall Consist Of The Cutting, Removing And Disposal Of All Trees, Bushes, Shrubs, Grass, Weeds, Other Vegetation, Anthills, Rubbish, Fences, Top Organic Soil And Rocks And Boulders Exposed Or Lying On The Surface. The Construction Site Shall Be Leveled According To The Plans And Cleared Of Rubbish, Roots And Other Perishable And Objectionable Matters To A Suitable Subgrade. All Such Unsuitable Materials Shall Be Removed From The Construction Site And Spread Uniformly Over The Areas Adjacent To The Proposed Building, Or Otherwise Disposed Of As Maybe Directed By The Architect/engineer In-charge Of The Construction. Materials Obtained From Clearing And Grubbing Shall Be Disposed Off In Borrow Pits Or Other Suitable Places And Be Covered Up With Soil Or Gravel As Directed By The Engineer. The Burning Of Combustible Materials Shall Not Be Permitted. Staking-out The Building Lines Shall Be Staked Out On The Lines And Grades Shown In The Drawings Established Before Any Excavation Is Started. Batter Boards And Reference Marks Shall Be Erected At Such Place Where They Will Not Be Disturbed During The Excavation Of The Building. During The Period Of Commencement Of Works, The Contractor Shall Survey The Construction Area And Confirm The Levels. He Shall Immediately Notify The Engineer Of Any Discrepancies And Shall Agree With The Engineer Any Amended Values On The Plan. All Stations And Reference Points Shall Be Clearly Marked And Protected To The Satisfaction Of The Engineer. All Working Benchmarks Shall Be Near Major/medium Structure Sites. Accurate Establishment Of The Centerlines Based On The Drawing Is Required. The Existing Profile And Cross-section Shall Be Jointly Taken With The Engineer. Excavation Foundation Trench Shall Be Dug To The Exact Width And Depth And Levels As Indicated In The Drawings. Sides Of The Trenches Shall Be Vertical. In Case Soil Does Not Permit Vertical Sides, The Contractor Shall Protect The Sides With Timber Shoring. Excavated Earth Shall Not Be Placed Within 1.5 Meter Of The Edge Of The Trench. No Excavation Or Foundation Work Shall Be Filled In Or Covered Up Before The Inspection And Approval Of The Project Engineer. Backfill, Embankment And Gravel Bedding Use Earth Or Sand Free From Waste And Objectionable Materials. Place Backfill And Embank In Uniform Horizontal Layer Not More 150mm Thick At A Time, Puddle And Tamper Each Layer As Required To Make Firm Adequate Compaction. Fill Bottom Of Excavation For Structured Foundation With At Least 100mm Thk Gravel Before Placing Reinforcing Steel Bars And Pouring Concrete. Concrete, Masonry And Plastering Works A. General: All Concrete Works To Be Done Herein Shall Be In Accordance With Aci Requirement And/ Or Standard Specifications As Adopted By The Government. B. Cement Shall Be Portland Cement (type1) With 40 Kgs/bag. C. Fine Aggregates Shall Be Clean Hold River Sand, Free From Injurious Amount Of Clay, Loam And Vegetable Matter. D. Coarse Aggregates Shall Be River Run Gravel Or Broken Stones. The Maximum Size Shall Be 1/5 Of The Nearest Dimensions Between Side Forms Of The Concrete Members Or ¾ The Maximum Clear Spacing Between Reinforcing Bars. E. Reinforcing Bars: Reinforcing Bars Shall Be Intermediate Grade And Deformed And Shall Have Minimum Yield Strength Of 275 Mpa (40,000 Psi) F. The Wires Shall Be Locally Produced G.i. Wire Gauge No. 16. G. Placing Reinforcement Provide Bars, Wire Fabrics, Wire Ties, Supports And Other Devices Necessary To Install And Secure Reinforcement. Reinforcement Shall Not Contain Rust, Scale Oil, Grease Clay And Foreign Substances That Would Reduce The Bond. Rusting Of Reinforcement Is A Basis Of Rejection If The Effective Cross Sectional Area Of The Normal Weight Per Foot Of The Reinforcement Has Been Reduced To Less Than Specified In Paragraph Entitled “reinforcing Bars”. Remove Loose Rust Prior To Placing Of Steel. Splices Shall Be Approved Prior To Use. Do Not Splice At Points Of Maximum Stress. Overlapped Welded Wire Fabric The Spacing Of The Cross Wires, Plus 50 Mm (2 Inches). H. Concrete Hollow Blocks: 1. For Walls And Partitions, Use Chb Or Its Equivalent. 2. Minimum Comprehensive Strength Shall Be 700 Psi. I. All Concrete Cured For Least Seven (7) Days To Twenty-eight (28) Days If Possible After Placement To Attain The Required Strength Of Concrete. J. Removal Of Forms: Forms Shall Be Removed In Such A Manner As Not To Impair The Safety And Serviceability Of The Structures. K. Mixture For Plastering: Thickness Of Plaster Shall Be 16mm Thick. A Mixture Of Washed Sand And Portland Cement. Roof & Roof Framing A. All Roofing Must Be 0.5mm Pre-painted Rib-type Long Span With Compatible Ridge Roll, Gutter And Fascia. B. All Trusses And Rafter Shall Be ¼” Thick X 2” X 2” Angle Bars For Top And Bottom Chord And All Web Members. C. For Girt Use ¼” Thick X 2” X 2” Angle Bar For Top And Bottom Chord And All Web Members. D. For Fascia Frame Use 3/16” Thick X 2” X 2” Angle Bar. E. Use 2” X 6” Light Gauge C-purlins. F. Fasten Framing Members Together By Welding Or By Using Bolts. Welding Shall Conform To Aws D1.3 Welding Procedure. G. All Metal Surfaces Must Be Metal Primer Red Oxide Painted. Ceiling Works All Materials Shall Be Of Kind And Size Specified On Plans. Interior And Exterior Ceiling Will Use 4” Spandrel Ceiling With A Carrying Channel, Metal Furring And Wall Angle For Corner As Main Frame. Use Blind Rivets To Fix The Spandrel To The Main Frame. Tile Works Tiles Should Be Installed In Office And Comfort Room Using A 0.60mx0.60m Granite Tile. Shall Have Tile Trim At The Edges And Provide Tile Grout Between Tiles. It Should Be Done By A Tile Setter To Ensure Quality Workmanship. Doors And Windows With Complete Accessories Use Wooden Panel Door 0.80m X 2.10m Dimension With Complete Accessories At Office Area And Pvc Door 0.70m X 2.10m Dimension With Complete Accessories At Comfort Room. Use Chain Operated Roll-up Door With 3.20m X 3m Dimension. Windows Are Concrete Louver With 0.15m X 0.15m Dimension, Analoc Sliding Glass Window With 1.20m X 1.20m Dimension, Clear Fixed Glass Window With 1.20m X 1.20m Dimension, And Analoc Awning Glass Window With 0.40m X 0.40m Dimension That Should Be Install In Comfort Room. Electrical Works The Electrical Installation Shall Be Done In Accordance With The Approved Plans And Under The Direct Supervision And Control Of A Professional Electrical Engineer And Or Registered Electrical Engineer. All Electrical Works And Materials Shall Conform To The Provisions Of The Latest Edition Of The Philippine National Electrical Code. The Type Of Electrical Services To Be Supplied To The Building Shall Be 240v, Ac Single Phase Or Three Phase. There Shall Only One Service To Be Dropped From The Nearest Or Local Electrical Company Pole For The Proposed Building. See Attached Plans For Specifications. Plumbing Works All Works Shall Be Done In Accordance With The Provisions Of The Latest Edition Of The Plumbing Code And Local Ordinance. All Works Shall Be Done Under The Direct Supervision Of A Duly Licensed Master Plumber. See Attached Plans For Specifications. A. Use 1-roll 1-1/2” Hdpe Pipe For Connection From Water Source To The Building For The Operation Of Comfort Room And Rice Mill Machine. B. Use 2" G.i Pipe Schedule 40 For Connection From Engine Of The Rice Mill To The Concrete Tank. Painting Works I. Complete Painting Covers All Concrete And Other Interior Parts Except Otherwise Specified. Ii. Apply Three (3) Coats As Paint Follows: 1st Coat = Sealer 2nd Coat = Primer 3rd Coat = Color Selected And Approved (2 Coats) Iii. Paint Shall Be Thoroughly Dry Before Applying The Succeeding Coat No Exterior Painting Shall Be Done With The Surface To Be Applied Is Damp Or During Rainy Weather Iv. Proper Works At All Times By Suitable Materials As Work Progress, Upon Completion Of Work, Remove All Paints Stains And Varnish Spots From Floors And Other Surfaces, Leave Work Clean And In Acceptable Condition. Installation Of Logo A) For Iloilo Provincial Government (ipg) And Department Of Interior Local Government (dilg) Logo: Use Stainless (202) Size: 33.5” Diameter Logo B) For Morprogres: Use Stainless (304) For Big Letter- Size 7” Use Stainless (304) For Small Letter- Size 5.3” C. For Iloilo: Use Stainless (304)- Size 8.3” Section Vii. Drawings Annex A – Architectural Design Annex B – Project Billboard Plan Section Viii. Bill Of Quantities Bid No. Agr- 25-87-b Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost No. I. Clearing, Grubbing And Staking 156.25 Sq.m. Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m. P Ii. Excavation Works 33.93 Cu.m. Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Cu.m P Iii. Backfilling 26.83 Cu.m. Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Cu.m P Iv. Embankment (spreading And Compaction) 116.00 Cu.m Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Cu.m P V. Concrete Works Includes Engine Cooling Tank A. Concreting 42.09 Cu.m. Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Cu.m. P B. Steel Works 4,785.60 Kg Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Kg P Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost No. C. Form Works 181.13 Sq.m. Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m. P D. Gravel Bedding 12.00 Cu.m. Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Cu.m. Vi. Masonry Works (includes Septic Tank) 223.79 Sq.m. Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m P Vii. Plastering Works 699.85 Sq.m Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m P Viii Roofing Works 154.00 Sq.m. Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m P Ix. Ceiling Works 24.85 Sq.m. Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m P Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost No. X. Tile Works 19.92 Sq.m. Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m P Xi. Door And Windows With Complete Accessories 1.00 Lot Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Lot P Xii. Plumbing Works 1.00 Lot Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Lot P Xiii. Electrical Works 1.00 Lot Pesos And Ctvs. ) / Lot P Xiv. Painting Works 653.46 Sq.m. Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m P Xv. Installation Of Logo 1.00 Lot Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Lot P Total Bid Cost In Figures P Total Bid Cost In Words Summary Of Costs Item No. Bid Amount I. Clearing, Grubbing & Staking ₽________________________________ Ii. Excavation Works ₽________________________________ Iii. Backfilling ₽________________________________ Iv. Embankment (spreading And Compacting) V. Concrete Works Includes Engine Cooling Tank ₽________________________________ A. Concreting ₽________________________________ B. Steel Works ₽________________________________ C. Form Works ₽________________________________ D. Gravel Bedding ₽________________________________ Vi. Masonry Works (includes Septic Tank) ₽________________________________ Vii. Plastering Works ₽________________________________ Viii. Roofing Works ₽________________________________ Ix. Ceiling Works ₽________________________________ X. Tile Works ₽________________________________ Xi. Door And Windows With Complete Accessories ₽________________________________ Xii. Plumbing Works ₽________________________________ Xiii. Electrical Works ₽________________________________ Xiv. Painting Works ₽________________________________ Xv. Installation Of Logo ₽________________________________ Total Bid Amount ₽________________________________ Section Ix. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents I. Technical Component Envelope Ii. Class “a” Documents Legal Documents ⬜ (a) Valid Philgeps Registration Certificate (platinum Membership) (all Pages) In Accordance With Section 8.5.2 Of The Irr; 1. Registration Certificate From Sec, Department Of Trade And Industry (dti) For Sole Proprietorship Or Cda For Cooperatives, Or Any Proof Of Such Registration. 2. Mayor’s Permit Issued By The City Or Municipality – Where The Principal Place Of Business Of The Prospective Bidder Is Located; 3. Tax Clearance Per Executive Order 398,series Of 2005,a S Finally Reviewed And Approved By The Bir 4. Audited Financial Statements, Showing, Among Others, The Prospective Total And Current Assets And Liabilities, Stamped “received” By The Bir Or Its Duly Accredited And Authorized Institutions For The Preceding Calendar Year Which Should Not Be Earlier Than Two (2) Years From The Date Of Bid Submission; For The Type And Cost Of The Contract To Be Bid (b) Technical Documents ⬜ (b) Statement Of The Prospective Bidder Of All Its Ongoing Government And Private Contracts, Including Contracts Awarded But Not Yet Started, If Any, Whether Similar Or Not Similar In Nature And Complexity To The Contract To Be Bid; And ⬜ (c) Statement Of The Bidder’s Single Largest Completed Contract (slcc) Similar To The Contract To Be Bid, Except Under Conditions Provided Under The Rules; And ⬜ (d) Special Pcab License In Case Of Joint Ventures; And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract To Be Bid; And ⬜ (e) Original Copy Of Bid Security. If In The Form Of A Surety Bond, Submit Also A Certification Issued By The Insurance Commission; Or Original Copy Of Notarized Bid Securing Declaration; And (f) Project Requirements, Which Shall Include The Following: ⬜ A. Organizational Chart For The Contract To Be Bid; ⬜ B. List Of Contractor’s Key Personnel (e.g., Project Manager, Project Engineers, Materials Engineers, And Foremen), To Be Assigned To The Contract To Be Bid, With Their Complete Qualification And Experience Data; ⬜ C. List Of Contractor’s Major Equipment Units, Which Are Owned, Leased, And/or Under Purchase Agreements, Supported By Proof Of Ownership Or Certification Of Availability Of Equipment From The Equipment Lessor/vendor For The Duration Of The Project, As The Case May Be; And ⬜ (g) Original Duly Signed Omnibus Sworn Statement (oss); And If Applicable, Original Notarized Secretary’s Certificate In Case Of A Corporation, Partnership, Or Cooperative; Or Original Special Power Of Attorney Of All Members Of The Joint Venture Giving Full Power And Authority To Its Officer To Sign The Oss And Do Acts To Represent The Bidder. Financial Documents ⬜ (h) The Prospective Bidder’s Computation Of Net Financial Contracting Capacity (nfcc). (i) Class “b” Documents ⬜ (j) If Applicable, Duly Signed Joint Venture Agreement (jva) In Accordance With Ra No. 4566 And Its Irr In Case The Joint Venture Is Already In Existence; Or Duly Notarized Statements From All The Potential Joint Venture Partners Stating That They Will Enter Into And Abide By The Provisions Of The Jva In The Instance That The Bid Is Successful. (k) Ii.financial Component Envelope ⬜ (l) Original Of Duly Signed And Accomplished Financial Bid Form; And Other Documentary Requirements Under Ra No. 9184 ⬜ (m) Original Of Duly Signed Bid Prices In The Bill Of Quantities; And (n) ⬜ (o) Duly Accomplished Detailed Estimates Form, Including A Summary Sheet Indicating The Unit Prices Of Construction Materials, Labor Rates, And Equipment Rentals Used In Coming Up With The Bid; And (p) ⬜ Cash Flow By Quarter. Bid Form For The Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects [shall Be Submitted With The Bid] Bid Form Date : Project Identification No. : To: [name And Address Of Procuring Entity] Having Examined The Philippine Bidding Documents (pbds) Including The Supplemental Or Bid Bulletin Numbers [insert Numbers], The Receipt Of Which Is Hereby Duly Acknowledged, We, The Undersigned, Declare That: A. We Have No Reservation To The Pbds, Including The Supplemental Or Bid Bulletins, For The Procurement Project: [insert Name Of Contract]; B. We Offer To Execute The Works For This Contract In Accordance With The Pbds; C. The Total Price Of Our Bid In Words And Figures, Excluding Any Discounts Offered Below Is: [insert Information]; D. The Discounts Offered And The Methodology For Their Application Are: [insert Information]; E. The Total Bid Price Includes The Cost Of All Taxes, Such As, But Not Limited To: [specify The Applicable Taxes, E.g. (i) Value Added Tax (vat), (ii) Income Tax, (iii) Local Taxes, And (iv) Other Fiscal Levies And Duties], Which Are Itemized Herein And Reflected In The Detailed Estimates, F. Our Bid Shall Be Valid Within The A Period Stated In The Pbds, And It Shall Remain Binding Upon Us At Any Time Before The Expiration Of That Period; G. If Our Bid Is Accepted, We Commit To Obtain A Performance Security In The Amount Of [insert Percentage Amount] Percent Of The Contract Price For The Due Performance Of The Contract, Or A Performance Securing Declaration In Lieu Of The The Allowable Forms Of Performance Security, Subject To The Terms And Conditions Of Issued Gppb Guidelines12 For This Purpose; H. We Are Not Participating, As Bidders, In More Than One Bid In This Bidding Process, Other Than Alternative Offers In Accordance With The Bidding Documents; I. We Understand That This Bid, Together With Your Written Acceptance Thereof Included In Your Notification Of Award, Shall Constitute A Binding Contract Between Us, Until A Formal Contract Is Prepared And Executed; And J. We Understand That You Are Not Bound To Accept The Lowest Calculated Bid Or Any Other Bid That You May Receive. K. We Likewise Certify/confirm That The Undersigned, Is The Duly Authorized Representative Of The Bidder, And Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute 12 Currently Based On Gppb Resolution No. 09-2020 And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For The [name Of Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity]. L. We Acknowledge That Failure To Sign Each And Every Page Of This Bid Form, Including The Bill Of Quantities, Shall Be A Ground For The Rejection Of Our Bid. Name: Legal Capacity: Signature: Duly Authorized To Sign The Bid For And Behalf Of: Date: Bid Securing Declaration Form [shall Be Submitted With The Bid If Bidder Opts To Provide This Form Of Bid Security] Republic Of The Philippines) City Of ) S.s. Bid Securing Declaration Project Identification No.: [insert Number] To: [insert Name And Address Of The Procuring Entity] I/we, The Undersigned, Declare That: 1. I/we Understand That, According To Your Conditions, Bids Must Be Supported By A Bid Security, Which May Be In The Form Of A Bid Securing Declaration. 2. I/we Accept That: (a) I/we Will Be Automatically Disqualified From Bidding For Any Procurement Contract With Any Procuring Entity For A Period Of Two (2) Years Upon Receipt Of Your Blacklisting Order; And, (b) I/we Will Pay The Applicable Fine Provided Under Section 6 Of The Guidelines On The Use Of Bid Securing Declaration, Within Fifteen (15) Days From Receipt Of The Written Demand By The Procuring Entity For The Commission Of Acts Resulting To The Enforcement Of The Bid Securing Declaration Under Sections 23.1(b), 34.2, 40.1 And 69.1, Except 69.1(f),of The Irr Of Ra No. 9184; Without Prejudice To Other Legal Action The Government May Undertake. 3. I/we Understand That This Bid Securing Declaration Shall Cease To Be Valid On The Following Circumstances: A. Upon Expiration Of The Bid Validity Period, Or Any Extension Thereof Pursuant To Your Request; B. I Am/we Are Declared Ineligible Or Post-disqualified Upon Receipt Of Your Notice To Such Effect, And (i) I/we Failed To Timely File A Request For Reconsideration Or (ii) I/we Filed A Waiver To Avail Of Said Right; And C. I Am/we Are Declared The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid, And I/we Have Furnished The Performance Security And Signed The Contract. In Witness Whereof, I/we Have Hereunto Set My/our Hand/s This Day Of [month] [year] At [place Of Execution]. [insert Name Of Bidder Or Its Authorized Representative] [insert Signatory’s Legal Capacity] Affiant [jurat] [format Shall Be Based On The Latest Rules On Notarial Practice] Omnibus Sworn Statement (revised) [shall Be Submitted With The Bid] Republic Of The Philippines ) City/municipality Of ) S.s. Affidavit I, [name Of Affiant], Of Legal Age, [civil Status], [nationality], And Residing At [address Of Affiant], After Having Been Duly Sworn In Accordance With Law, Do Hereby Depose And State That: 1. [select One, Delete The Other:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] I Am The Sole Proprietor Or Authorized Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; [if A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture:] I Am The Duly Authorized And Designated Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; 2. [select One, Delete The Other:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] As The Owner And Sole Proprietor, Or Authorized Representative Of [name Of Bidder], I Have Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity], As Shown In The Attached Duly Notarized Special Power Of Attorney; [if A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture:] I Am Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity], As Shown In The Attached [state Title Of Attached Document Showing Proof Of Authorization (e.g., Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate, Board/partnership Resolution, Or Special Power Of Attorney, Whichever Is Applicable;)]; 3. [name Of Bidder] Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Government Of The Philippines Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Local Government Units, Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Government Procurement Policy Board, By Itself Or By Relation, Membership, Association, Affiliation, Or Controlling Interest With Another Blacklisted Person Or Entity As Defined And Provided For In The Uniform Guidelines On Blacklisting; 4. Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; 5. [name Of Bidder] Is Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative(s) To Verify All The Documents Submitted; 6. [select One, Delete The Rest:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] The Owner Or Sole Proprietor Is Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [if A Partnership Or Cooperative:] None Of The Officers And Members Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [if A Corporation Or Joint Venture:] None Of The Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; 7. [name Of Bidder] Complies With Existing Labor Laws And Standards; And 8. [name Of Bidder] Is Aware Of And Has Undertaken The Responsibilities As A Bidder In Compliance With The Philippine Bidding Documents, Which Includes: A. Carefully Examining All Of The Bidding Documents; B. Acknowledging All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; C. Making An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; And D. Inquiring Or Securing Supplemental/bid Bulletin(s) Issued For The [name Of The Project]. 9. [name Of Bidder] Did Not Give Or Pay Directly Or Indirectly, Any Commission, Amount, Fee, Or Any Form Of Consideration, Pecuniary Or Otherwise, To Any Person Or Official, Personnel Or Representative Of The Government In Relation To Any Procurement Project Or Activity. 10. In Case Advance Payment Was Made Or Given, Failure To Perform Or Deliver Any Of The Obligations And Undertakings In The Contract Shall Be Sufficient Grounds To Constitute Criminal Liability For Swindling (estafa) Or The Commission Of Fraud With Unfaithfulness Or Abuse Of Confidence Through Misappropriating Or Converting Any Payment Received By A Person Or Entity Under An Obligation Involving The Duty To Deliver Certain Goods Or Services, To The Prejudice Of The Public And The Government Of The Philippines Pursuant To Article 315 Of Act No. 3815 S. 1930, As Amended, Or The Revised Penal Code. In Witness Whereof, I Have Hereunto Set My Hand This Day Of , 20 At , Philippines. [insert Name Of Bidder Or Its Authorized Representative] [insert Signatory’s Legal Capacity] Affiant [jurat] [format Shall Be Based On The Latest Rules On Notarial Practice]

Details: This Request For A-e Firm Qualifications Packages Is 100% Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb) Concerns Under Vaar 852.219-73, Va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Certified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (jan 2023) (deviation) this Is Not A Request For Proposal. This Is A Request For Sf 330s Architect- Engineer Qualification Packages Only. Public Announcement For Procurement Of Architect-engineering (a-e) Services: This Is A Request For Standard Form 330, Architect-engineer Qualifications Only. A-e Services Are Being Procured In Accordance With The Selection Of Architects And Engineers Statute (public Law 92-582), Formerly Known As The Brooks Act, And Implemented In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 36.6. All Submissions Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Below Selection Criteria. The Government Will Not Pay, Nor Reimburse, Any Costs Associated With Responding To This Request. The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A Contract As A Result Of This Announcement. Firms Will Be Selected Based On Demonstrated Competence And Qualifications For The Required Work. Any Resulting Award For The Proposed A-e Services Will Be Procured Under A Negotiated Firm-fixed Price Contract. at The Time The Request For Proposal Is Issued, All Offerors Shall Adhere To Vaar 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction. (jan 2023) (deviation) general Information: the Department Of Veterans Affairs, Fayetteville Veterans Administration Medical Center (vamc), Is Seeking Sources And Intends To Award A Firm Fixed-price Contract For Architect-engineering (a-e) Firm To Provide Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, As-built Documentation, And All Other Related Information For Project #565-25-153, Increase Chilled Water Capacity Located At 2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301. the A-e Services Listed Herein Is Being Procured In Accordance With The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 36.6 And Vaar 836.6. Potential Contractors Must Be Registered In Sam (www.sam.gov) And Visible/certified In The Sba Certification Database At Time Of Submission Of Their Qualifications In Order To Be Considered For An Award. As A Prospective Offeror For This Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Set Aside, You Are Verifying Your Company Meets The Status Requirements Of A Sdvosb Concern As Established By Vaar 852.219-73. the Fayetteville Va Medical Center Is A Working Facility And Phasing Plans For Minimizing Downtime, And Provisions For Continuation Of Service During Outages Is Critical To This Project. point Of Contact: Elaine Belber, Contract Specialist Email: Elaine.belber@va.gov project Information: Project No. 565-25-153 project Title: Increase Chilled Water Capacity (ae) fayetteville Va Medical Center 2300 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, Nc 28301 the Naics Code For This Procurement Is 541330, Engineering Services, And The Applicable Small Business Size Standard Is $25.5 Million Annual Revenue. The Projected Award Date For The Anticipated A-e Contract Is On Or Around August 25, 2025. the Naics Code For The Anticipated Construction Project Is Projected To Be 238220 And Magnitude Of Construction Is Predicted To Be Between $2,000,000 And $5,000,000. The Anticipated Award Date Of The Construction Phase Of The Project Is To Be Determined (tbd). an Architect & Engineer (a-e) Contract Will Be Negotiated For The Development Of Complete Construction Documents Which Include Working Drawings, Specifications, Reports, And Construction Period Services. This Will Require Performing Site Investigations Using 3d Scanning, Revit/bim, And Supporting Information. The A-e Will Be Given Written Information; Participate In Project Planning Meetings, Pre-proposal Meeting, And Pre-construction Meeting As Required; Communicate With Va Personnel Via Telephone Or E-mail; And Is Expected To Coordinate So That The Final Documents Include All Requirements In Accordance With Industry Standard Practices, Va Standards, Va Design Manuals, And Review Comments. statement Of Task/scope Of Work: i. General Intent: provide Professional Engineering Services To Perform Planning, Investigations, Surveys, Reports, Consultations, Site Visits, Design Work, Preparation Of Contract Drawings And Specifications, Preparation Of Construction Cost Estimates, Construction Schedule And Provision Of Construction Period Services As Necessary For All Demolition, Modification, Construction, Inspection, Testing And Certification For All Construction Components For Project 565-25-153, Increase Chilled Water Capacity. The Construction Budget Is Between $2,000,000 And $5,000,000. The Intent Of This Project Is To Work Under Review Authority Of The Vamc Staff To Accomplish A Detailed Investigation And Survey Of The Existing Chilled Water Plant And Capacity, To Design And Prepare A Set Of Complete Construction Documents For All Architectural, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Life Safety And Other Applicable Components Of This Project. The Design Is To Provide An Increase Of 1000-ton Chilled Water Capacity At/to The Medical Center. the Design Team Shall Develop Three Alternatives For Chilled Water Expansion, Each With A Different Approach To Increase Capacity. The Design Team Must Evaluate The Pros And Cons Of Each Design In Terms Of Cost, Efficiency, Feasibility Of Implementation, And Integration Challenges Into The Existing System And Facility. design Shall Address Options In The Concept Phase As Well As Physical Placement On The Facility To Both Provide The Additional Capacity To Meet The Facilities Needs As Well As To Minimize Operational Interference During The Construction. ii. Scope Of Work: this Project Will Engage An Architectural Engineering (ae) Firm To Provide An Investigation And Surveying Plan, Construction Scope Of Work, Contract Drawings, Functional Layout, Specifications, Commissioning Plan, Construction Cost Estimates, Construction Schedule, Submittal Register, Engineering Calculations, And Subsequent Construction Period Services. It Will Also Engage Said Architectural Engineering (ae) Firm To Provide A Memorandum Of Agreement For All Above. The Design Team Is Responsible For Coordinating With The Contracting Officer S Representative (cor) And Appropriate Va Personnel To Determine A Plan For Increased Chiller Capacity. the Ae Firm Shall Hire A Third-party Commissioning Agent (cxa) To Be Involved From Project Kickoff Through Final Design And Throughout Construction. Ae To Coordinate For The Cxa To Develop The Commissioning Plan And Be Involved Throughout The Design And Construction. demolition/site Work: Demolition Of Utilities As Needed. Clearing Vegetation And Grading As Required. new Work: This Project Will Add 1000-ton Chilled Water Capacity On The Main Campus Of The Fayetteville Vamc. The Design Team Must Develop Concept Drawings Of The Increased Capacity And Recommended Location. The Design Team Must Develop And Evaluate Three Alternatives For Chilled Water Expansion, Each With A Different Approach To Increase Capacity. The Design Team Must Evaluate The Pros And Cons Of Each Design In Terms Of Cost, Efficiency, Feasibility Of Implementation, And Integration Challenges Into The Existing System And Facility. Design Drawings Are To Be Completed With Va Engineering, Contracting And The Executive Leadership. Energy Reviews Will Be Conducted At The 65% Design Review Stage By A Va Energy Engineer. Fire/life Safety Code Review Will Be Conducted At The 65% Design Review Stage By A Va Contracted Firm. All Provided Comments Must Be Addressed To The Satisfaction Of The Va Cor. iii. Materials Provided To Ae After Award: plans: Existing Facility Record Drawings And Files That Are Available Will Be Provided For The Ae S Use. Note: Not All Record Drawings Exist Which Is Why This Scope Requires The A&e To Perform In-depth Surveying And Investigations On Site. The Accuracy Of Facility Conditions, Records Or As-built Drawings Will Need To Be Completely Field Verified By The Ae. specifications, Standards, Etc: The Project Design Shall Be Completed In Accordance With This Ae Scope And All Appropriate Department Of Veterans Affairs (va) Standards, Specifications, And Other Criteria Otherwise Required By The Va. The Ae Shall Retrieve All Va Design Information And Standards From The Va Facilities Web Site (http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/index.asp). Station Level Modified Specifications For Certain Specification Sections Will Be Provided By The Va After The Notice To Proceed As Been Issued. These Documents And All National, State, And Local Codes Adopted And Used By The Va Shall Be Incorporated In The Design Of This Project And Reflected In The Construction Cost Estimate. The Following References, As Applicable, Shall Be Utilized For Planning And Design Purposes: master Construction Specifications (pg-18-1) Design And Construction Procedures (pg-18-3) Standard Details And Cad Standards (pg-18-4) Equipment Guide List (pg-18-5) Space Planning Criteria, And Va-space & Equipment Planning System (pg-18-9) Design Manuals (pg-18-10) Design Guides (pg-18-12) Barrier Free Design Guide (pg-18-13) Room Finishes, Door, And Hardware Schedules (pg-18-14) Minimum Requirements For A/e Submissions (pg-18-15) Environmental Planning Guidance (pg-18-17) National Electric Code Life Safety Codes Government-furnished Record Drawings (ae To Field Verify Conditions) National Fire Protection Underwriters Laboratory iv. Design Requirements: The A/e Designer Will Be Required To Visit And Inspect The Project Site Prior To Providing Their A/e Proposal For This Project Design. general: These Descriptions Are To Give A General Scope And Scale Of Efforts Required And Do Not Necessarily Cover All Va Design Guide Requirements. this Project Requires The A&e To Accomplish A Thorough Study And Evaluation Of The Existing Chiller Plant, Existing Capacity, And Supporting Areas Within The Facility Including Increased Capacity Alternatives. The Project Shall Be Designed With Viable Deductive Alternates Equal To Or Greater Than 10 Percent Of The Construction Funding Limitation To Ensure Construction Award Within Program Budget Limitations. The Number Of Deductive Alternates Shall Be Between Three And Five (or As Approved By The Va Contracting Officer). construction Cost Estimate: Construction Cost Estimate Shall Be Organized Using The Fifty (50) Division Format Developed By The Construction Specifications Institute (c.s.i.). The Cost Estimate Shall Include Various Categories Of Work Involved, Quantities, And Unit Cost. The Estimate Shall Also Be Based On The Anticipated Start Date For Construction, Plus An Inflation Allowance For The Fayetteville, Nc Area For The Anticipated Time Of Bidding. This Must Meet Current Va Cost Estimate Guidelines And Is Subject To Va Cor Final Approval/acceptance At Each Submission. Each Submission Must Reflect All Current Bid Deducts. construction Schedule Outlining All Major Projects Tasks And Phases With Estimated Durations For Each. This Shall Include Notice To Proceed Date, Submittal Process, Mobilization, Major Tasks And/or Discipline Work Events, Phasing, Significant Inspections/commissioning Events, Closeout, Turn-over And De-mobilization. Provide An Excel Type Project Schedule Chart Outlining A Generic Construction Schedule For This Project. Final Schedule To Be Approved By Va Cor. meeting Agendas And Minutes: The Ae Shall Provide An Agenda For Every Meeting And Take Minutes Of All Meetings, Conferences, Site Visits, Etc. A Copy Of The Agenda And Minutes For Each Meeting Or Site Visit Shall Be Provided To The Va Cor For Acceptance. The Va Cor Must Approve All Formats And Content. contract Drawings: Provide Fully Developed Contract Drawings In Revit Bim To The Minimum Level Of Detail (lod) 300 (in A Current Revit Version Accessible By The Va) And Provide Revit Drawings And Pdf Drawings Electronically And In Hard Copy. Hard Copy Drawings Shall Be Plotted At 1/8" Or 1/4" Scale, Minimum. A Larger, More Appropriate Scale Shall Be Used For Sections And Details. The Final Contract Drawings (as-builts) Shall Be Black Ink On E Size (30" X 42") Paper. (see Also Cadd Requirements Of Sections V And Viii.). specifications: Provide Fully Developed And Edited Specifications In A Microsoft Word Format Accessible By The Va. Specifications Shall Be Printed On 8 ½" X 11" Bond Paper, Font Type Times New Roman, 12 Pt. construction Statement Of Work: Provide Fully Developed Executive Summary Of The Construction Work Required In Microsoft Word Format Accessible By The Va. The Sow Shall Be Printed On 8 ½" X 11" Bond Paper, Font Type Times New Roman, 12 Pt. Submittal Register: Provide A Submittal Register In An Approved Formatted Excel Spreadsheet With All A&e/designer Of Record (dor) Required Submittals Per Final Plans And Specifications For This Project. This Is Intended To Be Provided To A Construction Contractor To Use And Complete With The Expectation That The A&e Has Reviewed And Considers Complete With Maybe Minor Omissions Needing Addressed By A Gc. v. Review Requirements And Time Frames Kick-off And Developing Initial Design Package expectation Is For The A&e To Execute Any Additional Information Gathering And Conduct A Preliminary Plan Development Meeting And Review With The Va Cor During This Requirement. This Must Include Initial Site Visits And Data Collection, Meeting With Stakeholders, Sight Surveys, And Develop A Comprehensive Understanding Of The Project Site. preliminary Documents: The Design Team Must Develop And Evaluate Three Alternatives For Chilled Water Expansion, Each With A Different Approach To Increase Capacity. the Design Team Must Evaluate The Pros And Cons Of Each Design In Terms Of Cost, Efficiency, Feasibility Of Implementation, And Integration Challenges Into The Existing System And Facility And Recommend The Best Alternative. The Design Team Must Develop Concept Drawings (sketches, Diagrams, Layout, Form/shape Of Buildings Or Structures) Of The Increased Capacity And Recommended Location To Be Used In The Final Plan. This Must Include An Issues Log For Tracking And Documenting Issues/decisions Made For The Project Duration And For The Final Record. design Checklist Review With Va Cor To Cover Submittals And Verify All Follow-on Submittal Stages And Requirements For Design Development And Construction Drawing Package Submittals. Discuss Entire Design Scope And Address In The Plan For Tracking And Completeness Of Final Submittal. every Meeting Must Go Over The Design Scope Of Work And Have An Agenda Available Prior To The Meeting For Va Cor Approval. 35% Review: Preliminary Design Documents. customer Concept Documents. Outline The Project S Initial Concept And Design Approach, Based On The Client S Requirements And Project Scope. schematic/preliminary Design Drawings. Develop Initial Design Concepts That Can Be Refined Based On Stakeholder Feedback. These Initial Sketches And Detailed Drawings That Provide A Visual Representation Of The Project, Including Layouts, Floor Plans, And Elevations. Provide One (1) Hard Copy Arch E (30 X42 ) Set Of Comprehensive Drawings For Va Review And Comment And One Electronic Set In Pdf Format. design Analysis. An Analysis Of The Project S Design, Addressing Factors Such As Structural Integrity, Materials, And Compliance With Relevant Codes And Standards. Also Include Initial Calculations For Mechanical, Structural, And Electrical Systems. Provide One Electronic Copy Of This Analysis For Va Review And Comment. Pdf Format Preferred. provide A Written Design Narrative That Explains The Design Intent, Key Features, And The Overall Vision Of The Project. (one Copy In Word Format, One Copy In Pdf). preliminary Specifications. These Documents Detail The Materials, Standards, And Workmanship Required For The Project, Providing A Basis For The Detailed Specifications That Will Be Developed In Later Phases. Provide One Electronic Copy Of The Proposed Specification Sections To Date. These Shall Have Been Updated To Reflect This Project And Its Requirements. Index Shall Show Which Va Specifications Are Included And Which Va Specifications Are Not (lined Through) For Ease Of Review And Ensuring All Required Specifications Are Included To Move Forward. Pdf Format Preferred. cost Estimates. Preliminary Cost Estimates Are Prepared To Give An Idea Of The Project S Budget And Financial Feasibility. Provide One Electronic Copy For Va Review, Comments, And Subsequent Approval. Excel Preferred. project Schedule. An Initial Project Schedule Outlining The Key Milestones And Timelines For The Design And Construction Phases. Provide One Electronic Copy Of The Prosed Schedule For Va Review, Comments, And Subsequent Approval. these Documents Help Ensure That All Stakeholders Have A Clear Understanding Of The Design Direction And Provide A Basis For Further Development And Refinement In Subsequent Design Phases. 65% Review: Design Development Dd-1 provide 65% Level Of Efforts For All Disciplines Required. One (1) Arch E (30 X42 ) Copy Of Work Completed To Date. One Electronic Copy Of Proposed Specification Sections To Date. These Shall Have Been Updated To Reflect This Project And Its Requirements. Index Shall Show Which Va Specifications Are Included And Which Va Specifications Are Not (lined Through) For Ease Of Review And Ensuring All Required Specifications Are Included To Move Forward. Provide Electronically Transferred Copy Of Any Va Design Comments With A&e Responses, Drawings, Specifications, Construction Cost Estimate And Any Other Draft Documents Ready For Review At This Level. 95% Review: Design Development Dd-2 this Shall Represent A Complete Design With Little Or No Remaining Issues Or Missing Data. This Submittal Should Have All Required Number Of Drawings To Clearly Indicate To Bidders All Requirements. One (1) Arch E (30 X42 ) Copy. One Electronic Copy Of Proposed Specification Sections To Date. Index Shall Show Which Va Specifications Are Included And Which Va Specifications Are Not (lined Through) For Ease Of Review And Ensuring All Required Specifications Are Included To Move Forward. Provide Electronically Transferred Copy Of The 65% Va Design Comments With A&e Responses, Drawings, Specifications, Construction Cost Estimate, Template Construction Schedule And All Required Documents For A Complete Design Package. this Submission Shall Include 3d Renderings Of Interior And Exterior Significant Features And Views Of This Future Building. One Or More Of These Will Be Intended To Be Used By The Construction Contractor For Construction Signs. final Submission: Construction Documents (cd): All Drawings And Documents Shall Indicate Issued For Construction. Va Cor Shall Review Electronic Copies Prior To Giving Approval To Print/plot This Package As A Final Check For Significant Errors. Two (2) Arch E (30 X42 ) And Two (2) Half Size Printed Copies Of Final Drawings. Two (2) Printed Out Set Of Final Indexed And Bound Specifications Double Sided. Two (2) Printed Copies Of The Final Description Of Work Including Base Bid And All Deduct Alternates. Two (2) Printed Copies Of The Construction Cost Estimate With Bid Deducts Broken Out Or Readily Identifiable And Separable From Base Bid Work. Two (2) Printed Copies Of The Submittal Register. Two (2) Printed Copies Of The Template Construction Schedule. Two (2) Printed Copies Of All Design Review Comments And A&e Responses For The Entire Process. Electronically Transferred To Va Pdf, Word And Revit/cad Copies Of All Documents And Files. All Shall Be In A Combined Copy As Well As Separated By Sheet Or Book. vi. Schedule concept Design Submission 21 Calendar Days From Ntp va Concept Design Review 14 Calendar Days From Concept Design Submission 35% Schematic Design Submission 30 Calendar Days From Concept Design Review va 35% Schematic Design Review 14 Calendar Days From 35% Design Submission 65% Design Development Submission 45 Calendar Days From 35% Design Review va 65% Design Development Review 14 Calendar Days From 65% Design Submission 95% Design Development Submission 30 Calendar Days From 65% Design Review va 95% Design Development Review 14 Calendar Days From 95% Design Submission 100% Final Design Submission 14 Calendar Days From 95% Design Review total Calendar Days From Notice To Proceed To 100% Final Design Submission: 196 Days. procurement Timeframe: 180 Days From The Time Engineering Submits Package To Contracting. During This Timeframe, Designer Shall Answer Pre-bid Rfis And Provide Updated Construction Documents To Capture Any Changes Made Through The Procurement Process. construction Period Services: 365 Calendar Days From Construction Award Date total Contract Period: 741 Calendar Days vii. Construction Services (starts Once Construction Notice To Proceed Is Issued) preconstruction Meeting: Participate And Facilitate This Meeting In Conjunction With The Contracting Officer, Cor And Contractor. Topics Shall Include Standard Contract Requirements, Facility Specific Requirements, Safety Discussion, Design And Specifications Review, Schedule Review, Quality Assurance/quality Control Processes, Submittal And Rfi Process, Changes Process. biweekly Site Inspections: Designer Shall Meet Biweekly With The Contractor, Cor And Others Needed To Inspect The Progress Of The Construction And Report Any Deficiencies To The Same. Designer To Plan On 10 Site Visits To Inspect The Work And Progress (these Are In Addition To The Pre-con, Pre-final And Final Inspections). construction Change Orders: Designer Shall Prepare The Statement Of Work And Cost Estimates (returned Within 7 Calendar Days) As Needed. submitttal Review And Logs: Designer Shall Prepare And Maintain A Log Of Submittals And Rfis And Provide The Same To The Contracting Officer And Cor. Reviewed Submittals Are To Be Returned Within 10 Working Days To The Cor. Designer Is Fully Responsible For Review Of All Submittals, Retaining A Record Copy Of Submittals For Turn Over To The Owner Upon Project Completion, And Communication With The Contractor Regarding Any Deficiencies Or Changes Required To The Submittals. weekly Progress Meetings: Designer Shall Hold Formal Progress Meetings With Contractor, Contracting Officer, And Cor. At These Meetings The Agenda Shall Contain A Narrative Of Work Completed The Previous Month, Work Upcoming, Submittals Or Rfis Outstanding, Schedule Update, Any Special Coordination Items Requiring Actions, And Discussion Of Change Orders Or Time Extension Requests. Again, Minutes Of This Meeting Shall Be Issued Within 3 Working Days Of The Meeting. project Admistration: Designer Shall Utilize A Web-based Project Tracking/administration Software During Construction Period Services. Software Will Track Inspections Reports, Construction Change Orders, Submittals, Rfis, Rfps, Progress Meeting Reports, And Any Other Applicable Documents. Application Shall Be Accessible By Construction Contractor, Va Cor, And Va Co. Recommended Applications: Submittal Exchange, Procore, Or Equal. project Closeout: Designer Shall Receive Notice Of Intent For Pre-final And Final Inspections From The Contractor. The Contractor Shall Propose A Time And Place For This To Occur In Conjunction With The Contracting Officer And The Cor. Following Both The Pre-final And The Final Inspections, The Designer Shall Issue A Punch List. Contract Documents Shall Specify That The Contractor Has 15 Working Days To Complete The Punch List And Notify The Designer For Re-inspection. Following Re-inspection And Project Acceptance The Closeout Phase Will Occur. release Of Claims For Design Project: Prior To The Final Payment Under This Design Contract Or Prior To Settlement Upon Termination Of The Design Contract, And As A Condition Precedent Thereto, The Ae Shall Execute And Deliver To The Contracting Officer A Release Of All Claims Against The Government Arising Under Or By Virtue Of This Contract, Other Than Such Claims, If Any, As May Be Specifically Excepted By The Ae From The Operation Of The Release In Stated Amounts To Be Set Forth Therein. project Documentation: Designer Shall Coordinate With The Contractor To Gather Record Copies Of Submittals, As-built Documents, Mechanical Test And Balance Reports, Maintenance Manuals, Coordinate Owner Training Sessions, And Provide The Same To The Owner. Upon Completion Of Construction And Incorporation Of All Revisions Required To Complete The Record Drawings, The Following Items Shall Be Submitted: 1 Set Of Original Reproducible As-built Plans (30 X 42 ) Plus An Electronic Copy In Revit/cad And Pdf Formats. 1 Set Of All O&m Manuals In Binders And Indexed Plus The Electronic Versions In Excel Or Word And Pdf For All. 1 Set Of All Other Project Documents In Binders And Indexed Plus The Electronic Versions In Excel Or Word And Pdf For All. viii. Cad Requirements: drawings: See Also Final Design Submission Requirements. Full Size Two-dimensional Drawings Electronically Submitted. The Completed Drawing Files Shall Be Fully Operational In Revit/cad; A Pdf Copy Will Additionally Be Provided. delivery Format: Media And Archive Procedure For Transfer Of All Drawing Files To The Office Of Engineering Project Section Shall Be Via A Shared Site That Can Transfer These Files And Accessible From A Va/u.s. Government Computer. naming Conventions: Files Will Be Unique And Use A Maximum Of 8 Alphanumeric Characters (or As Approved By The Va Cor), The File Name And Extension Will Be Separated By A Period. The File Layer Structure Will Follow The Va Approved Standard "cad Layer Guidelines" Recommended Designations For Architecture, Engineering, And Facility Management Computer-aided Design As Prepared By The Task Force On Cad Layer Guidelines. ix. Attachments: 100% Construction Drawings With Chiller Mod 05-22-2017 (end Statement Of Work) a-e Selection Process: The Agency Has Convened An Evaluation Board For The Evaluation Of Responses To This Notice. Responses Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Selection Of Architects And Engineers Statute (public Law 92-582), Formerly Known As The Brooks Act, And Implemented In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 36.6. Specifically, Sf 330 Submissions Will Be Evaluated To Identify The Most Highly Qualified Firms, Using The Selection Criteria Identified Below. Discussions Will Be Held With At Least Three (3) Of The Most Highly Qualified Firms, In Accordance With Far 36.602-3(c). The Processes At Far 36.602-4 And Far 36.606 Will Then Be Followed. Selected Firms Will Be Notified By Telephone Or Email Of Selection And Provided Further Instructions. evaluating Past Performance And Experience May Include Information Provided By The Firm, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, And Publicly Available Sources. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified. All Projects Provided In The Sf330 Must Be Completed By The Office/branch/individual Team Member Performing The Work Under This Contract. selection Criteria: Evaluation And Selection Of Firms Will Be Based On Submissions And Direct Responses To The Following Criteria Which Are Numbered In Descending Order Of Importance: specialized Experience: Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Design And Construction Period Services For A Complete Design Of A 1000-ton Chiller (capacity Increase) Or Similar Project. Project Experience Must Include Experience With Similar Sized Chilled Water Systems, Preferably In Healthcare Facilities Or Large Industrial Buildings. other Specialized Experience Includes Proficiency In Designing And Engineering Hvac Systems, Including Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, And Distribution Systems, Critical Path Scheduling, Fire Protection, Construction Infection Control Protocols, Energy Conservation, And Sustainable Design Practices. Submissions Shall Include No More Or Less Than Five (5) Recent And Relevant Government And Private Experience Projects Similar In Size, Scope And Complexity, And Experience With The Types Of Projects Above. relevant Is Defined As Those Task Requirements Identified In The Statement Of Work. Recent Is Defined As Services Provided Within The Past 5 (five) Years. Any Projects Older Than Five Years But Within Seven Years, Will Be Considered Somewhat Recent And Will Have Some Consideration. Each Project Shall Include The Following: Project Title, Location And Detailed Narrative Describing The Scope Of Ser-vices Provided Including The Type Of Work Performed By The Offeror And Its Role In The Project I.e. Prime Contract, Teaming Partner, Or Subcontractor. Project Owner, Owner S Point Of Contact Including Telephone Number And Email Address. Services & Deliverables Provided Under The Contract/task Order. Period Of Performance, Including Start And Completion Dates Total Dollar Value Of The Project Contract Number Associated With The Project. section G Will Used To Evaluate The Prior Experience Of The Prime Firm And Any Key Subcontractors Working Together On The Provided Relevant Projects. the Evaluation Will Also Consider Narratives Addressing The Following Topics In Section H. Simply Re-stating This List In Section H Will Not Be E Sufficient. The Narrative Of How The Firm Addresses Each Of These Will Be Evaluated. The Management Approach The Coordination Of Disciplines And Subcontractors Quality Control Procedures, And Familiarity With Va Design Guides/manuals, Master Specifications, And Other Applicable Standards. professional Qualifications: Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Service. The A-e Shall Demonstrate They Are Able To Sign And Stamp Each Drawing By Individuals Licensed In Any State In The United States For The Key Positions Listed Below. Provide Professional License Numbers And/or Proof Of Licensure. The Evaluation Shall Consider The Specific Experience (minimum Of Five Years) And Qualifications (i.e., Education, Training, Registration, Certifications, Overall Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm As Full-time Employees) Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project, And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team When Evaluating Professional Qualifications. The Lead Designer In Each Discipline Must Be Registered But Does Not Have To Be Registered In The State Where The Project Is Located. key Positions And Disciplines Required For This Project Include But Are Not Limited To: Architect (leed Certified) Cadd Technician Structural Engineer Geotechnical Engineer Civil Engineer Electrical Engineer Environmental Engineer Fire Protection Engineer Industrial Hygienist Mechanical Engineer Plumbing Project Manager Quality Assurance Physical Security Specialists Registered Communications Distribution Designer (rcdd) Commissioning Agent Cost Estimator responses Must Include The Extent To Which Potential Contractors/subcontractors Identify And Commit To The Use Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses When Submitting The Personnel Proposed To Perform The Work Under This Requirement. the Information Provided In Sections C Through E Of Sf 330 Will Be Used To Evaluate This Evaluation Factor. Do Not Include This Information In Section H, Unless It Is Pertinent To Support The Information Listed In The Other Sections. experience In Construction Period Services (cps): Experience In Construction Period Services To Include Solicitation Support Services, Professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period, Review Of Construction Submittals, Support In Answering Requests For Information During The Construction Period, Support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work And Cost Estimates, Attendance At Weekly Conference Calls, Providing Minutes Of Meetings Between The Ae, Va, And Contractors, Pre-final Inspection Site Visits, Generation Of Punch-list Reports, Commissioning Services And Production Of As-built Documentation. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. past Performance: Past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules. Past Performance Will Be Evaluated For All Projects Provided In Section F. The Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (cpars) Database Will Be Reviewed To Evaluate The Projects That Have A Cpars Entry. Cpars Are Not Required To Be Submitted With The Sf330 Submission. The Contract Number For The Project Must Be Submitted With Each Project In Section F So Cpars Can Be Reviewed In The Database. for Any Project That Does Not Have Cpars Data Available, A Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) Is Required To Be Submitted With The Sf330. The Ppq Should Be Rated And Signed By The Evaluator. If A Firm Does Not Receive A Requested Complete Ppq From An Evaluator Prior To The Time For Submission, The Firm Shall Submit The Partially Completed Ppq With Section 1 And The Evaluator Information In Section 2 Completed. Ensure A Poc Is Listed With The Project Title/contract Number. The Va Will Make Reasonable Attempts To Contact The Poc Upon Submission For Ppq Completion. evaluations May Also Include Additional Performance Related From The Firm, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, Publicly Available Sources, And Additional Projects In Cpars. The Government Reserves The Right To Contact Any Poc Listed On A Cpars Report Or Ppq. Evaluations Will Consider Superior Performance Ratings On Recently Completed Va Projects As Well As The Reputation And Standing Of The Firm And Its Principal Officials With Respect To Professional Performance, General Management, And Cooperativeness. If Ap-propriate, The Record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Because Of Improper Or In-complete Architectural And Engineering Services May Be Evaluated. failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified. All Projects Provided In The Sf330 Must Be Completed By The Office/branch/individual Team Member Performing The Work Under This Contract. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. for Ppqs, Please Utilize The Attached Ppq Document. Completed Ppqs Should Be Incorporated Into The Sf 330 Directly. Ppqs May Be Submitted To The Vha Nco 6 Point Of Contact Specified In The Attached Ppq Document. Any Ppqs Will Not Be Counted Towards The Page Limitations For This Submission. However, Any Narratives Provided For Past Performance In Section H Will Be Counted Toward The Page Limit. capacity: The Evaluation Will Consider The Firm S Ability To Meet The Schedule Of The Overall Project, As Well As The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines To Perform The Work In The Required Time. Provide The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines By Providing Current Project Workload, Inclusive Of All Projects Awarded By The Va During The Previous 12 Months And The Full Potential Value Of Any Current Indefinite Delivery Contracts. offeror Shall Clearly State Their Available Capacity Presenting Workload Percentages For The Key Disciplines And/or Team Members. Also, The Offeror Must Provide The Completion Percentages And Expected Completion Date For The Va Projects Awarded In The Previous 12 Months. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. Please Ensure The Capacity Applies Toward The Team/personnel Provided In The Sf 330. knowledge Of Locality: Knowledge Of The Locality, To Include Specific Knowledge Of Certain Local Conditions Or Project Site Features, Such As Geological Features, Climatic Conditions, Working With And Local Construction Methods Or Local Laws And Regulations. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. note That The Intent Of This Factor Is To Showcase A Firm S Understanding Of The Site And Locality, And Not Where The Firm Is Located, How Far Away The Firm/branch Office Is From The Site, And How They Would Travel To The Site. Information Related To The Firm S Location Shall Instead Be Provided In Section H Under Secondary Selection Criterion Factor 1, Geographic Location. See Below. secondary Selection Criterion*: Geographic Location. Location Of The Firm, As Measured By The Driving Distance (miles) Between The Offeror S Principal Business Location And The Fayetteville Va Medical Center: 2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-2856. Determination Of The Mileage Will Be Based On Google Maps (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/). * The Secondary Selection Criterion Is Used As A Tiebreaker, If Necessary, In Ranking The Most Highly Qualified Firms Following The Completion Of Written Responses. The Secondary Selection Criterion Will Not Be Applied When Determining A Firm S Sf330 Submission. the Department Of Veterans Affairs Shall Evaluate Each Potential Contractor In Terms Of The Following As M Firm Meeting The Synopsized Selection Criterion And "nm" Means That The Firm Did Not Meet The Synopsized Selection Criterion.: selection Criteria Specialized Experience: specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Design And Construction Period Services For A Complete Design Of A 1000-ton Chiller (capacity Increase) Or Similar Project. Project Experience Must Include Experience With Similar Sized Chilled Water Systems, Preferably In Healthcare Facilities Or Large Industrial Buildings. Submissions Shall Include No More Or Less Than Five (5) Recent And Relevant Government And Private Experience Projects Similar In Size, Scope And Complexity, And Experience With The Types Of Projects Above. professional Qualifications: Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Service. The A-e Shall Demonstrate They Are Able To Sign And Stamp Each Drawing By Individuals Licensed In Any State In The United States For The Key Positions Listed Above. The Evaluation Shall Consider The Specific Experience (minimum Of Five Years) And Qualifications (i.e., Education, Training, Registration, Certifications, Overall Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm As Full-time Employees) Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project, And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team When Evaluating Professional Qualifications. experience In Construction Period Services (cps) past Performance: Past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules. capacity: The Evaluation Will Consider The Firms Ability To Meet The Schedule Of The Overall Project, As Well As The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines To Perform The Work In The Required Time. knowledge Of Locality please Note: The A-e Evaluation Board Must Be Provided With Complete And Accurate Information For All Seven (7) Evaluation Factors Above In Order To Rank As Qualified And Eligible Firms. Therefore, The A-e Firm Must Expand Upon, As It Deems Necessary, On Any Evaluation Factor Not Well Demonstrated Or Addressed With Part 1a To Part Ig And Part Ii Of The Sf330. The A-e Firm Shall Use Part Ih And/or Use Additional Sheets To Supplement/address All Evaluation Factors To Clearly Demonstrate Its Qualifications. limitations: 852.219-73 Va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Certified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses. 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction. submission Criteria/requirements: Interested Firms Having The Capabilities To Perform This Work Must Submit: one (1) Electronic Sf 330, Including Parts I And Ii, And Attachments (if Any) Electronically To The Contract Specialist, Elaine Belber, Via Email At Elaine.belber@va.gov No Later Than 1:00 P.m. Edt On Thursday, April 17, 2025. interested Firms Are Responsible For Ensuring Electronic Delivery Of Submission By The Time And The Date Specified. It Is Highly Recommended Interested Firms Confirm Electronic Submissions Have Been Received By The Contracting Officer. size Limits Of E-mails Are Restricted To 10mb. If More Than One Email Is Sent, Please Number Emails In Subjects As 1 Of N . (example: Sf330 Submission, 36c24625r0031 Increase Chilled Water Capacity, Project 565-25-153 (1 Of N, 2 Of N, Etc.). All Sf330 Submissions Shall Be Clearly Indicated In Subject Line, Displaying The Procurement Number And Project Title (abbreviated Or Shortened Is Okay). Interested Firms Are Responsible For Ensuring Delivery Of Submission. all Sf 330 Submissions Must Include The Following Information, Either On The Sf 330 Or By Accompanying Document: 1) Cage Code 2) Sam Unique Entry Id Number (uei) 3) Tax Id Number 4) The E-mail Address And Phone Number Of The Primary Point Of Contact 5) Sf 330 Must Indicate The Percentage Of The Contract Performance Cost That Will Be Expended By The Prime Firm S Employees And In Which Discipline(s) And Subcontracted Percentage Of Contract Performance Cost To Be Expended (and In What Disciplines). Any Subcontracted Or Otherwise Business Entity Must Be Identified By Name, Office Location And Size/type Of Business (i.e. Sdvosb, Vosb, Large, Etc.). 6) References Noted In Selection Criteria 4 the Firm And Or A-e On Staff Representing The Project Must Follow State Of North Carolina Guidelines Under State Law For All Licensing Requirements To Sign And Seal Drawings. each Respondent Must Be Able To Demonstrate The Ability To Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting, In Accordance With Far Clause 52.219-14 And Vaar Clauses 852.219-73 And 852.219-75. electronic Submittals Received After The Date And Time Specified Will Not Be Considered. Late Proposal Rules Per Far 15.208 Will Be Followed For Late Submittals. Firms Not Providing The Required Information May Not Be Considered. All Information Must Be Included In The Sf330 Submission Package. it Is The Offeror S Responsibility To Check The Contract Opportunities Website At: Www.sam.gov For Any Revisions To This Announcement Prior To Submission Of Sf330s. vendor Questions: All Questions Shall Be Submitted To The Contract Specialist, Elaine Belber, Via Email At Elaine.belber@va.gov No Later Than 1:00 P.m. Edt On Tuesday, April 1, 2025. attachments: 100% Construction Drawings With Chiller Mod 05-22-2017 sf 330 past Performance Questionnaire

Details: Solicitation Notice for N66604-23-rfpreq-npt-10-0243 Indefinite Delivery/indefinite Quantity (idiq) Contract For Multi‐ Discipline Architect‐engineer (a‐e) Services In Support Of Projects On Nuwc Facilities At Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport Division (nuwcdivnpt), Newport, Ri. description: All Information Needed For Interested Parties To Submit A Standard Form Sf 330, Architect Engineer Qualifications, Is Contained Herein. There Is No Separate Request For Proposals (rfp) Package To Download At This Time. background: comprehensive A‐e Services Are Required By Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport Division (nuwcdivnpt) For The New Construction, Repair, Replacement, Demolition, Alteration, And Improvement Of Facility Projects. Projects May Include Single Or Multiple Disciplines, Such As: Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, Planning, Environmental, Fire Protection, Cost Estimating, And/or Geotechnical. The Types Of Projects May Include: Building Renovations; Building Additions; Site Work; New Construction; Parking Areas; Foundations; Retaining Walls; Failure Investigation Including Destructive And Non‐destructive Testing; Seismic Evaluation And Design; Progressive Collapse Analysis; Blast Resistant Design; Structural Engineering Investigations; Utility Systems Including Sanitary And Storm; Mechanical Services; Electrical Services; Water Systems; Storm Water Management; Surveying; Pavement Design; Civil Engineering Studies; Or Others Identified Under The Requirements Section, Below. anticipated Contract Award: nuwcdivnpt Requires A-e Services In Support Of Various Projects At Nuwcdivnpt. This Procurement Is Anticipated To Result In One Single-award Idiq Contract For Multi‐discipline A‐e Services For Planning, Design, Construction, Evaluation Of New Construction, And Renovation Projects. These Services Will Be Procured In Accordance With 40 United States Code (usc) Chapter 11, Selection Of Architects And Engineers, As Implemented By Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 36.6 And Applicable Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (dfars) Sections. The Idiq Contract Will Include A Five-year Ordering Period. The Maximum Value For The Contract, Including All Task Orders, Shall Not Exceed $5,000,000. The Guaranteed Minimum For The Contract Ordering Period Will Be $500 And Will Be Satisfied By Simultaneous Award Of The Initial Task Order With The Basic Contract, Or Shortly After Contract Award. Firm‐fixed Price Task Orders Will Be Negotiated At The Task Order Level. In Accordance With Far 15.404-4(c)(4)(i)(b), The Contract Price Or The Estimated Cost And Fee For Production And Delivery Of Designs, Plans, Drawings, And Specifications Shall Not Exceed 6 Percent (6%) Of The Estimated Cost Of Construction, Excluding Fees. There Will Be No Minimum Dollar Limits Per Task Order. The Maximum Dollar Limit Per Task Order Will Be $3,000,000. this Proposed Contract Will Being Solicited As A Small Business Set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Is 541330, Architectural Engineering Services, And The Small Business Size Standard Is $25,500,000. The Government Seeks The Most Highly Qualified Firm To Perform The Required Services, Based On Its Demonstrated Competence And Qualifications, In Accordance With The Selection Criteria Included Herein. nuwcdivnpt Reserves The Right To Not Issue A Solicitation Pursuant To This Solicitation Notice Or To Not Make Contract Award After The Issuance Of Such Solicitation. performance Location(s): newport, Ri requirements: facility Planning And Project Development: Services May Include Preparing Master Plans And Project/site Plans For Proposed Facility/infrastructure Projects. Facility Planning May Be Requested For Renovation, Addition, Repair And New Construction Projects. development Of Design‐bid‐ Build (dbb) Packages: Services May Include Preparation Of Drawings And Specifications For Renovation, Addition, Repair Or New Construction Projects. Design Meetings With The Government May Be Required In Order To Agree On Design Solution(s) That Meet The Government’s Project Requirements. development Of Design‐build (db) Request For Proposal (rfp) Packages: Services May Include Working With A Construction Manager As Part Of A Design-build Team To Prepare Drawings And Specifications For Renovation, Additions, Repair Or New Construction Projects. Design Meetings With The Government May Be Required In Order To Agree On Design-build Solution(s) That Meet The Government’s Project Requirements. preparation Of Cost Estimates Using Unit Guidance And Parametric Cost Estimating: Services May Include Preparing Cost Estimates For Renovation, Addition, Repair And/or New Construction Projects Based On Prepared Design Documents. development Of Alternatives And Economic Analysis: Services May Include Providing Alternate Design Solutions And Associated Economic Impacts For Renovation, Addition, Repair Or New Construction Projects. condition Assessment: Services May Include Performing Studies Of Existing Buildings And Components Of Buildings To Validate Existing Conditions That May Then Be Used To Inform Future Proposed Design Solutions. Site Visits May Be Required To Document Existing Facility/infrastructure Conditions. field Investigations (including Utility And Geotechnical): Services May Include Conducting Field Surveys/investigations Of Existing Sites, Buildings Or Specific Components Of A Building (i.e Hvac Or Electrical Systems) In Order To Document Current Status Of A Facility’s Infrastructure. The Results Of Any Field Investigations May Then Be Used To Assist With The Preparation Of Design Documents For A Particular Project. surveying And Mapping: Services May Include Surveying And Mapping Of Existing Or Proposed Sites For A New Construction Project Or Building Addition. Survey Work May Be Required In Order To Document Existing Site Conditions To Support Site/civil Design Solutions. preparation Of Engineering Evaluations: Services May Include Performing Engineering Calculations To Support Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Or Fire Protection Design Solutions. incorporation Of Sustainable Engineering Design Practices: Services May Include Incorporation Of Design Principles For Renovation, Addition, Repair And New Construction Projects To Support Sustainable Design Solutions. consultations: Services May Include Collaborating With Other Specialty Design Professionals To Offer And Propose Design Solutions Required To Respond To Unique Project Requirements. energy Computations: Services May Include Preparation Of Energy Calculations To Verify Proposed Design Solutions Comply With Required Building Codes, Federal, State And Local Energy Requirements. soil Borings: Services May Include Conducting Soil Boring Testing In Order To Identify Minimum Design Requirements For New Construction Projects Or Building Additions. obtaining Permits And Regulatory Approvals: Services May Include Submitting Design Documents To Local, State And Federal Jurisdictions For Review And Approval Prior To Proceeding With Renovation And Construction Work. environmental Investigation And Consultation: Services May Include Providing Design Services Required To Meet Environmental/epa Regulations On Facility And Infrastructure Projects And Providing Consultation(s) And Collaboration With The Government To Discuss Acceptable Environmental Design Alternatives And Solutions. review Of Contractor Submittals: Services May Include Review Of Project Submittals (such As Product Data Or Product Samples) In Order To Validate Proposed Materials And Products Comply With Design Drawings And Specifications. field Consultation And Inspection During Construction: Services May Include Responding To Contractor Requests For Information (rfis) During Construction In Order To Address Design Questions That May Arise During Construction And Renovation Projects. commissioning: Services May Include Supporting The Commissioning Process By Attending Commissioning Meetings In Order To Validate Engineered Design Solutions Are Incorporated Into The Project In Accordance With Design Specifications. operation And Maintenance Support Information (omsi): Services May Include Providing The Government With Operation And Maintenance (o&m) Documentation And Training, Where Applicable, Based On The Final Design Solution And Construction. as‐built Drawing Preparation: Services May Include Updating Design Documents Including Drawings And Specifications To Accurately Reflect Construction Field Changes And Document Final As-built Construction And Renovation Projects. functional Analysis Concept Development (facd), Design Charrette, And Other Design And Construction Related Workshops And Meetings: Services May Require Attendance At Design Meetings To Collaborate With Government Representatives To Consider Design Options And Build Consensus Regarding Preferred Design Solution(s). document Deliverable Requirements: cdrl Number title sub-title cdrl A001 contractor’s Personnel Roster contractor Personnel cdrl A002 hazardous Materials Management Program (hmmp) Plan facility Operations Inventory Hmmp Plan cdrl A003 monthly Status Report monthly Status Report cdrl A004 product Drawings/models And Associated Lists drawing Package cdrl A005 manhour Estimate, Technical Cost Proposal estimates And Proposal cdrl A001 – Contractor’s Personnel Roster within Ten Business Days Of Task Order Issue, The Contractor Shall Submit A List Of All Employees Working On The Project To The Contracting Officer. This List Shall Include Each Employee's Name, And Work Assignment. Changes To The Personnel Roster Shall Be Submitted At Least Ten Business Days In Advance Of Any New Employee(s) Performing Any Work On The Task Order. In Emergency Situations And Cases Of Adverse Actions Where Ten Business Days’ Notice Is Not Practicable, The Contractor Shall Submit The Updated Personnel Roster Documenting The Change In Writing To The Contracting Officer Representative (cor) Not Later Than 24 Hours After The Replacement Employee Is On Board. cdrl A002 – Hazardous Materials Management Program (hmmp) Plan the Contractor Shall Submit A Hazardous Material Management Plan (hmmp) As Addressed In Paragraph 3.2 Of The Statement Of Architectural And Engineering Services (saes). cdrl A003 – Monthly Status Report contractor Shall Provide A Monthly Status Report For Each Project In The Task Order. The Report Shall Discuss Major Impacts, Issues, And Steps For Remediation Of Issues, Proposals To Improve Operational Efficiencies, Effectiveness, Quality, Or The Customer Experience. cdrl A004 – Product Drawings/models And Associated Lists the Contractor Shall Develop And Deliver Drawings, Specifications, And Ae Reports To The Cor Upon Request. cdrl A005 – Manhour Estimate, Technical Cost Proposal a‐e Firms Shall Prepare Cost Estimates Utilizing The Micro‐computer Aided Cost Estimating System (mcaces) Mii Estimating System. Specifications Shall Be Prepared In The Specifications‐kept‐intact (specsintact) Program. Design‐build Rfps Shall Be Prepared Utilizing Design‐build Masters, And Drawings Shall Be Prepared In Autocad (2016 Or Higher) Utilizing The National Computer‐aided Design And Drafting (cadd) Standards Format. Three‐dimension (3‐d) And Bim Modeling May Also Be Required. The Contractor Shall Provide Documents In Pdf Format. Final Documents Shall Be Electronically Signed By The Assigned Architect Or Engineer. All Projects Shall Be Designed In The Modern International Standard Version Of The Metric International System Of Units (si), Unless Specifically Exempted By The Statement Of Work At The Task Order Level. other Special Considerations: as Defined By Paragraph 1‐5 Of United Facilities Criteria (ufc) 3‐ 600‐01, Fire Protection Engineering For Facilities, This Contract And Associated Task Orders Requires The Services Of A Licensed Fire Protection Engineer Or Consultant. asbestos And Lead‐based Paint Assessments May Be Required On This Contract To Determine The Presence Of Hazardous Material During Removals And Demolition Or At Utility Points Of Connections. Work On And Around Waterfront Structures, Including Under Deck And Underwater, And Work In Confined Spaces May Be Required On This Contract. A‐e Firms Must Be Able To Accept Work That Involves Asbestos, Lead Paint, Poly‐chlorinated Biphenyls (pcb)s, And Other Hazardous Materials, Work On And Under Waterfront Structures, And In Confined Spaces. all Engineering And Design Services Shall Comply With The Most Current Edition Of Facilities Criteria (fc) 1‐300‐09n Design Procedures, And Other Requirements As Indicated On The Whole Building Design Guide (wbdg) Web Site (www.wbdg.org). The Selected A-e Contractor Shall Have Online Access To Web‐based Support Programs Capable Of Creating Auto-cad Documents For Government Review, And Email Via The Internet For Routine Exchange Of Correspondence. The Selected A-e Contractor Shall Submit And Maintain An A‐e Accident Prevention Plan (app) In Accordance With U.s.army Corp Of Engineers (usace) Em 385‐1‐1 For Each Project On This Contract And Activity Hazard Analysis (aha) For Each In‐field Action. Key Personnel, Including Consultants, Must Be U.s. Citizens. a‐e Firms Are Advised That The Selected Firm, Its Subsidiaries Or Affiliates, And Its Consultants, Which Design, Prepare, Or Provide Engineering Services In Support Of Construction Contract Documents, Cannot Provide Construction Services For The Same Contract. This Includes Concept Design, Preparation Of Project Programming Documents (dd Form 1391), Facility Siting Studies, Environmental Assessments, Geotechnical Services, Engineering Studies And Services, Design‐build Request For Proposals (rfps), Or Other Activities That Result In Identification Of Project Scope And Cost. The Awarded Contract Will Be Subject To Specific Provisions Addressing The Avoidance Of Organizational Conflicts Of Interest, Including Naval Facilities Acquisition Supplement (nfas) 5252.209‐9300, Organizational Conflicts Of Interest. The Prime Firm For This Contract Will Be Required To Perform Throughout The Contract Term. submission Requirements: a‐e Firms That Want To Be Considered For This Contract Shall Submit A Completed Sf 330 Package By Email To The Contracting Officer And The Contract Specialist. The Sf 330 Shall Be Typed And At Least 11 Point Times New Roman Or Larger Font. Part I Shall Not Exceed 100 Single‐sided 8.5 By 11 Inch Pages (the Page Limit Does Not Include Individual Subcontracting Reports (isr)s, Cpars, Certificates, Or Licenses. The Page Limit Also Does Not Include Cover Sheets Or Dividers, Provided That These Do Not Contain Any Substantive Information Submitted In Response To The Solicitation Or Intended To Demonstrate The Qualifications Of The Firm). Part I Pages Shall Be Numbered Sequentially. Introductions Shall Be Included In Sections E And F. A-e Firm Submissions Shall Include Its Dun & Bradstreet (duns), Commercial And Government Entity (cage), And Taxpayer Identification Number (tin) Numbers In Block 30 Of The Sf 330. all Contractors Are Advised That Registration In System For Award Management (sam) Database Is Required Prior To Award Of A Contract. Failure To Register In The Sam Database May Render Your Firm Ineligible For Award. For More Information, Check The Sam Web Site: Https://www.sam.gov. in Accordance With The Federal Acquisition Regulations (far) 36.601‐4(b), The A‐e Firm Must Be A Registered And Licensed Architectural Or Engineering Firm In Rhode Island To Be Eligible For Award. A-e Firms Shall Provide Proof That The Firm Is Permitted By Law To Practice The Professions Of Architecture Or Engineering, (e.g., State Registration Number, Or A Brief Explanation Of The Firm’s Licensing In Jurisdictions That Do Not Register Firms, Etc.). Failure To Submit The Required Proof Will Result In A Firm’s Elimination From Consideration. no Sf 254 Or Sf 255 Submitted For This Solicitation Will Be Reviewed Or Considered. As Required Above, Provide Verifiable Evidence That Your Firm Is Permitted By Law To Practice The Professions Of Architecture Or Engineering (e.g., State Registration Number). firms Who Are Responding To The Solicitation As A Joint Venture Should Include With Their Submission A Copy Of The Joint Venture Agreement. Failure To Include The Joint Venture Agreement Will Result In The Firm’s Elimination From Further Evaluation. interested Firms Shall Submit Proposals To Both The Contract Specialist And The Contracting Officer At The Email Addresses Listed Below. sf 330 Submissions Are Due No Later Than 12 May 2025 At 2:00 Pm (est). Late Responses Will Be Handled In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulations (far) 52.215‐1. The Points Of Contact For This Acquisition Are Contract Specialist, Michael Ouellette, At Michael.n.ouellette.civ@us.navy.mil And Alexander Olarte, Contracting Officer, At Alexander.olarte.civ@us.navy.mil . the Total Maximum File Size For Email Proposal Submission Is Limited To 10mb. If The Submission Will Exceed 10mb, It Is Acceptable For The Submission To Be Broken Up Into Multiple Emails Or The Firm Should Coordinate With The Identified Government Poc's To Obtain A Dod Safe Request For Submission. Failure Of The Firm To Coordinate A Dod Safe Request For Submission In A Timely Manner Or To Allow Sufficient Time For Submission Of The Required Documents Before The Required Response Date Will Not Be Acceptable Justification For The Government Allowing Or Considering A Late Submission. . if The Firm Chooses To Complete Multiple Email Submissions, Emails Shall Clearly Indicate The Number Of Email Submissions The Government Should Expect To Receive And Shall Be Numbered To Indicate Which Email Of The Submission Each Email Received Is (i.e.: Email 1 Of 3; Email 2 Of 3; Email 3 Of 3). inquiries Concerning This Procurement Should Reference The Solicitation Number And Title And Be Forwarded Via Email To Both Points Of Contact Identified Above. Questions Pertaining To This Requirement Are Due No Later Than Fourteen (14) Days After Posting Of This Requirement On Sam.gov. list Of Attachments: cdrls selection Criteria: firms Responding To This Synopsis Will Be Evaluated To Determine The Most Highly Qualified Firms To Perform The Required Services In Accordance With The Published Selection Criteria. failure To Comply With Instructions Or Provide Complete Information May Affect The Firm’s Evaluation Or Eliminate The Firm From Further Consideration. Evaluation Criteria (1) Through (4) Are Considered Most Important And Are Equal Among Themselves; Criteria (5) Through (6) Are Less Important And Are Equal Among Themselves; Criteria (7) Will Only Be Used As A Tie‐breaker Among Technically Equal Firms. Specific Selection Criteria Include: specialized Experience professional Qualifications And Technical Competence past Performance quality Control program Management And Capacity firm Location volume Of Work criterion 1 —specialized Experience (sf 330, Part I, Section F): firms Will Be Evaluated On Specialized Experience In Performance Of Services Similar To Those Anticipated Under This Contract Through Evaluation Of Experience In: infrastructure/facility Design Utilizing The Following Criteria, Including, But Not Limited To, Unified Facilities Criteria (ufc’s) And Military Standard (milstd); conducting On‐site Design Development Workshops, Charrettes, Functional Analysis, Schematic Design, Or Space Programming, Including Supporting Budgetary Or Parametric Cost Estimating; demonstrated Ability To Design To Project Budget And Schedule; experience Preparing Design‐bid‐build; experience Preparing Design‐build Rfp Packages; And designing Projects In Accordance With Dod, Navy, Or Other Government Agencies’, Or Private Industry Criteria. firms May Be Considered More Favorably Under Criterion 1 By Demonstrating The Following: experience In The Delivery Of Multiple Types Of A‐e Services Identified In The Requirements Above. experience On Multiple Facility Types, Such As Business, Educational, Industrial, Assembly, Health Care, Residential, Storage, Laboratory, And Mixed-use Occupancies, Identified In The Requirements Above. demonstrated Experience Using The Micro Computer Aided Cost Estimating System Second Generation (mii) Cost Estimating Software. demonstrated Experience On Navy Bases Within The Primary Geographic Area Of The Contract. demonstrated Experience Designing Modifications To Existing Structures And Developing Construction Phasing While Associated Facilities Are Required To Remain In Service. demonstrated Experience Specific To Navy Facility Projects, Illustrating The Capability Of The A‐e Firm And Individual Design Team Members (a‐e Staff, Key Personnel, Consultants) To Work Within The Navy Project Planning Process Including: dd Form 1391 Development In The Navy’s Electronic Procurement Generator (epg), dd Form 1391 Validation Procedures Including Cost Validation. demonstrated Understanding Of Procedures And Timely Submission Of Base Access Documents In Adherence With Security, Safety, Environmental, And Accident Prevention Regulations In Order To Support A‐e Activities And Maintain Project Schedules. experience Of A‐e Firm And Individual Design Team Members (a‐e Staff, Key Personnel, Sub‐ Consultants) With Facilities Located In Historic Areas That Will Require Consultation With State Historic Preservation Officer (shpo) Throughout The Design Process. criterion 1 Submission Requirements: provide Up To A Maximum Of Ten (10) Projects Completed (project Completion To Be Defined As Receiving Final Design Acceptance From Client) Within The Past Seven (7) Years Immediately Preceding The Date Of Issuance Of This Notice That Best Demonstrate Specialized Experience Of The Proposed Team In The Areas Outlined Above. Sufficient Information To Determine The Date Of Completion Of The Project Must Be Included In The Project Description Or The Project Will Not Be Considered. If More Than The Maximum Number Of Projects Is Submitted, The Government Will Only Evaluate Projects Up To The Maximum Number Authorized In The Order Submitted. all Projects Provided In The Sf 330 Must Be Completed By The Actual Office/branch/regional Office/ Individual Team Member Proposed To Manage And Perform Work Under This Contract. Projects Not Meeting This Requirement Will Be Excluded From Consideration In The Evaluation. To Enable Verification, Firms Should Include The Duns Number Along With Each Firm Name In The Sf 330 Part I, Section F, Block 25, “firm Name.” Include A Contract Number Or Project Identification Number In Block 21. Include An E‐ Mail Address And Phone Number For The Point Of Contact In Block 23(c). In Block 24, Include In The Project Description The Contract Period Of Performance, Award Contract Value, Current Contract Value, And A Summary Of The Work Performed That Demonstrates Relevance To Specialized Experience As Outlined Above. For Projects Performed As A Sub-contractor Or A Joint Venture Involving Different Partners, Specifically Indicate The Value Of The Work Performed As A Subcontractor Or By Those Firms Proposed For This Contract, And Identify The Specific Roles And Responsibilities Performed As A Sub-contractor Or By Those Firms On The Project Rather Than The Work Performed On The Project As A Whole. If The Project Description Does Not Clearly Delineate The Work Performed By The Entity/entities Offering/teaming On This Contract, The Firm Will Be Eliminated From Award Consideration. note: If The Firm Is A Joint Venture, Projects Performed By The Joint Venture Should Be Submitted; However, If There Are No Projects Performed By The Joint Venture, Projects Must Be Submitted For Each Joint Venture Partner, Not To Exceed A Total Of Ten (10) Projects. Firms Failing To Provide Projects From All Joint Venture Partners Will Be Considered To Have Not Met The Requirements Of The Criterion. projects Shall Be Submitted On The Sf 330 At Part I, Section F And Shall Be Completed Projects. Projects Not Completed Will Be Excluded From Evaluation Consideration. For Submittal Purposes, A Task Order On An Idiq Contract Is Considered A Project, As Is A Stand‐alone Contract Award. Do Not Submit An Idiq Contract As An Example Project. Instead, List Relevant Task Orders Or Stand‐alone Contract Awards That Fit Within The Definition Above. The Government Will Not Evaluate Information Provided For An Idiq Contract. Examples Of Project Work Submitted That Do Not Conform To This Requirement Will Not Be Evaluated. all Information For Criterion 1 Shall Be Submitted In The Sf 330, Part I, Section F. The Government Will Not Consider Information Submitted In Addition To Part I, Section F In The Evaluation Of Criterion 1. criterion 2—professional Qualifications And Technical Competence (sf 330, Part I, Sections E & G): firms Will Be Evaluated On Professional Qualifications, Competence, And Experience Of The Proposed Key Personnel In Providing Services To Accomplish The Tasks Required Under This Contract, Including Participation In Example Projects In The Sf 330, Part I, Section G. Key Personnel Are Individuals Who Will Have Major Contract Or Project Management Responsibilities Or Will Provide Unusual Or Unique Expertise. To Be Considered For Award, Specific Disciplines That Must Be Demonstrated In Key Personnel Are: project Manager(s) senior Architect senior Civil Engineer senior Structural Engineer senior Mechanical Engineer senior Electrical Engineer senior Quality Control Manager senior Fire Protection Engineer (a Licensed Fire Protection Engineer Is Required) key Personnel, Including Consultants, Shall Be U.s. Citizens. submissions Must Demonstrate Key Personnel Relevant Experience, Formal Education (e.g. Bachelor’s Or Master’s Degrees), And Relevant Professional Development Or Professional Certifications. criteria 2 Submission Requirements: sf 330, Part I, Section E – Provide Resumes For All Proposed Key Personnel That Illustrate Experience In The Type Of Work Proposed Under This Contract. Resumes Are Limited To Three Pages And Should Indicate: Professional Registration, Certification, Licensure And/or Accreditation In Appropriate Disciplines; Cite Recent (within The Past 10 Years) Project‐specific Experience In Work Relevant To The Services Required Under This Contract; And Indicate Proposed Role In This Contract. Indicate Participation Of Key Personnel In Example Projects In The Sf 330, Part I, Section G. criterion 3—past Performance (sf 330, Part I, Section H): firms Will Be Evaluated On Past Performance With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Work Quality, Compliance With Schedules, Cost Control, And Stakeholder/customer Satisfaction. evaluating Past Performance And Experience Will Include Information Provided In The Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (cpars) / Architect-engineer Contract Administration Support System (acass) For Criterion 1 Projects And May Include Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, And Other Information Available To The Government Including Contacts With Points Of Contact In Other Criteria. If No Relevant Past Performance Information Is Available On A Firm, The Firm Will Be Given A Neutral Evaluation Regarding Past Performance criteria 3 Submission Requirements: submit A Completed Cpars/acass Evaluation For Each Project Under Criterion 1. If Cpars Or Acass Evaluations Are Not Available For The Projects Identified Under Criterion 1, Then The Firm Shall Provide A Point Of Contact Reference From The Requiring Organization Familiar With The Project Who Can Confirm The Quality Of The Offeror’s Work On The Project. Those References Shall Include Contract/task Order Number, Project Title, Point Of Contact Name, Telephone Numbers, And Email Addresses For The Reference. firms May Provide Any Information On Problems Encountered And The Corrective Actions Taken On Projects Submitted Under Criterion 1—specialized Experience. Firms May Also Address Any Adverse Past Performance Issues. Information Shall Not Exceed Two Double‐sided Pages (or Four Single‐sided Pages) In Total. awards, Letters Of Commendation, Certificates Of Appreciation, Etc. Shall Not Be Submitted And Will Not Be Considered In The Evaluation. criterion 4—quality Control Program (sf 330, Part I, Section H): firms Will Be Evaluated On The Strength Of The Quality Control Program Proposed By The Firm To Ensure Quality Products And Services Under This Contract, And As The Means Of Ensuring Quality Services From Their Consultants/subcontractors. criteria 4 Submission Requirements: describe The Quality Control Program That Will Be Utilized For All Deliverables Of This Contract And The Management Approach For Quality Control Processes And Procedures. The Description Shall: describe Specific Quality Control Processes And Procedures Proposed For This Contract To Achieve Technical Accuracy Of And Assurance Of Overall Coordination Of Plans And Specifications, And Engineering And Design Services. provide A Quality Control Process Chart Showing The Inter‐relationship Of The Management And Team Components. identify The Key Personnel (submitted Under Criterion 2—professional Qualifications And Technical Competence) Responsible For The Quality Control Program And A Description Of Their Roles And Responsibilities. describe How The Firm’s Quality Control Program Extends To Management Of Sub-contractors. explain The Quality Control Program Including An Example Of How The Plan Has Worked For One Of The Projects Submitted As Part Of Sf 330, Section F Or How The Plan Will Work If It Has Not Been Used Previously. criterion 5—program Management And Capacity (sf 330, Part I, Section H): firms Will Be Evaluated On The Firm’s Ability To Plan For And Manage Work Under The Contract And The Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time. criteria 5 Submission Requirements: provide An Organizational Chart For The Team And Discuss The Management Plan For This Contract And Personnel Roles In The Organization. Describe The Ability Of The Firm To Manage, Coordinate And Work Effectively With Team Members, Both Internal Staff, Sub-contractors And Consultants. Discuss The History Of Working Relationships With Team Members, Including Joint Venture Partners Where Applicable. describe The Firm’s Present Workload And The Availability Of The Project Team (including Consultants) For The Specified Contract Performance Period. Describe The Workload/availability Of The Key Personnel During The Anticipated Contract Performance Period And The Ability Of The Firm To Provide Qualified Backup Staffing For Key Personnel To Ensure Continuity Of Services. General Statements Of Availability/capacity May Be Considered Less Favorably. describe The Firm’s Ability To Sustain The Loss Of Key Personnel While Accomplishing Work Within Required Time Limits, To Ensure Continuity Of Services And Ability To Meet Surges In Unexpected Project Demands And Ability To Adhere To Schedules And Budgets. criterion 6—firm Location (sf 330, Part I, Section H) firms Will Be Evaluated On The Locations Of Their Office Or Offices That Will Be Performing The Work Under This Contract And Demonstrated Knowledge Of The General Geographic Areas In Which Projects Could Be Located. Evaluation Of Firms Will Include Consideration Of Their Location Within The General Geographic Area Of The Anticipated Projects (primarily At Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport Division, Newport, Ri). criteria 6 Submission Requirements: indicate Location Of The Office(s) That Will Be Performing The Work, Including Main Offices, Branch Offices, And Offices Of Team Members. provide A Narrative Describing The Team’s Knowledge And Previous Experience Of The Primary Geographic Areas To Be Covered By This Contract. provide A Narrative To Describe The Team’s Ability To Provide Timely Response To Requests For On‐site Support. Provide Timelines And Examples Of The Team’s Success In Providing This Response. Include Both Primary And Sub‐contractor Support As Required. Teams With A Demonstrated History Of Providing Timely Support May Be Considered More Favorably. criterion 7—volume Of Work (sf 330, Part 1, Section H) (tie-breaker) in The Event Of A Tie Among Equally Rated Firms, Those Firms Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With Dod Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (dfars) Procedures, Guidance And Information (pgi) 236.602‐1, From Data Extracted From The Federal Procurement Data System (fpds). Firms Will Be Evaluated In Terms Of Work Previously Awarded To The Firm By Dod Within The Past Twelve (12) Months With The Objective Of Effecting An Equitable Distribution Of Contracts Among Qualified A‐e Firms Including Small, Disadvantaged Business Firms, And Firms That Have Not Had Prior Dod A‐e Contracts. criterion 7 Submission Requirements: firms Shall Not Submit Data For This Factor. amendment 0001: the Purpose Of This Amendment Is To Answer Rfi 001. rfi 001: do The Cpars Count Towards The Overall 100-page Limit? answer: The Page Limit Does Not Include Cpars. (revised To Include Above) amendment 0002 the Purpose Of This Amendment Is To Answer Rfi Questions Below. rfi 002 onyx Has Decades Of Experience At Newport And For Nuwc (and Its Previous Iterations), Over The Years. We Are An Experienced Small Business Navy Facility Planning And Design Firm With Extensive Experience For Navfac Around The World, However Our Most Recent Experience For Newport Or Nuwc Is Just Outside Of Your 7 Year Criteria Window. We Completed The Installation Development Plans For Both Ns Newport And Subase New London Under A Single Task Order Back In 2017. Would You Consider Expanding The Section F Pd Window To 8 Or 10 Years So That We Can Illustrate Past Performance That Is Considered Recent At Newport? 1a. The Past Performance Criteria Will Remain Unchanged. if We Pursue This Opportunity In A Jv, We Understand That A Jv Agreement Must Be In Place And Submitted As Part Of The Sf330. Is The Jv Required To Also Be Registered In Sam, Or Does The Jv Agreement Suffice Until Award? 2a. Yes, Per Far 4.1102 Offerors And Quoters Are Required To Be Registered In Sam At The Time An Offer Or Quotation Is Submitted, This Includes Joint Ventures. is Transportation Planning/traffic Engineering Considered Infrastructure Design In Your Criteria? Are They A Requirement? 3a. Yes. we Understand That Navfac Is Moving To Pax Processor Over Epg. If That Is True, Is That Also A Criteria You Might Be Looking At? We Have Extensive Recent Experience With Pax Supporting Usace, With Some In New England Aor. 4a. No. how Is Navy/navfac Experience Performed Outside Of Ml/ne Graded? 5a. All Experience Will Be Considered Equally Regardless Of Location. how Important Is It To Illustrate Other Facility Planning Deliverables/products Such As Bfrs, Aes, Fpds, Sips? If At All. 6a. Not Required. you List Facility Planning/design And Master Plans As Requirement But Do Not List Master Planner Or Facilityplanner As Key Personnel. 7a. Facility Planning And Master Planning Will Not Be A Required Service As Part Of This Contract. the Notice Id Is N6660425r0221 Which Is Different Than The Solicitation Notice. When Completing The Sf330 Forms, Should I Use The Solicitation Notice # Or Notice Id #? 8a. Please Use Notice Id.

Details: Presolicitation Notice presolicitation Notice page 3 Of 3 presolicitation Notice *=required Field presolicitation Notice page 1 Of 3 subject* a/e Prevent Legionella And Scalding general Information contracting Office S Zip Code* 23249 solicitation Number* 36c24625r0033 response Date/time/zone 05-23-2025 3:00 Pm Eastern Time, New York, Usa archive 99 Days After The Response Date set-aside sdvosbc product Service Code* c1da naics Code* 541330 place Of Performance department Of Veterans Affairs fayetteville Va Medical Center 2300 Ramsey Street fayetteville North Carolina postal Code 28601 country usa contact Information contracting Office Address department Of Veterans Affairs network Contracting Office 6 1201 Broad Rock Blvd richmond Va 23249 point Of Contact* contract Specialist michael Proctor michael.proctor2@va.gov no Telephone Inquiries Will Be Accepted additional Information agency S Url https://www.va.gov/ url Description department Of Veterans Affairs agency Contact S Email Address michael.proctor2@va.gov email Description michael Proctor, Contract Specialist this Request For A-e Firm Qualifications Packages Is 100% Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb) Concerns Under Vaar 852.219-73, Va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Certified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (jan 2023) (deviation) this Is Not A Request For Proposal. This Is A Request For Sf 330's Architect- Engineer Qualification Packages Only. public Announcement For Procurement Of Architect-engineering (a-e) Services: This Is A Request For Standard Form 330, Architect-engineer Qualifications Only. A-e Services Are Being Procured In Accordance With The Selection Of Architects And Engineers Statute (public Law 92-582), Formerly Known As The Brooks Act, And Implemented In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 36.6. All Submissions Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Below Selection Criteria. The Government Will Not Pay, Nor Reimburse, Any Costs Associated With Responding To This Request. The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A Contract As A Result Of This Announcement. Firms Will Be Selected Based On Demonstrated Competence And Qualifications For The Required Work. Any Resulting Award For The Proposed A-e Services Will Be Procured Under A Negotiated Firm-fixed Price Contract. at The Time The Request For Proposal Is Issued, All Offerors Shall Adhere To Vaar 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction. (jan 2023) (deviation) general Information: the Department Of Veterans Affairs, Fayetteville Veterans Administration Medical Center (vamc), Is Seeking Sources And Intends To Award A Firm Fixed-price Contract For Architect-engineering (a-e) Firm To Provide Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, As-built Documentation, And All Other Related Information For Project # 565-25-151, Prevent Legionella And Scalding Located At 2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301. the A-e Services Listed Herein Is Being Procured In Accordance With The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 36.6 And Vaar 836.6. Potential Contractors Must Be Registered In Sam (www.sam.gov) And Visible/certified In The Sba Certification Database At Time Of Submission Of Their Qualifications In Order To Be Considered For An Award. As A Prospective Offeror For This Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Set Aside, You Are Verifying Your Company Meets The Status Requirements Of A Sdvosb Concern As Established By Vaar 852.219-73. the Fayetteville Va Medical Center Is A Working Facility And Phasing Plans For Minimizing Downtime, And Provisions For Continuation Of Service During Outages Is Critical To This Project. point Of Contact: Michael Proctor, Contract Specialist Email: Michael.proctor2@va.gov project Information: project No. 565-25-151 project Title: Prevent Legionella And Scalding fayetteville Va Medical Center 2300 Ramsey Street fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 the Naics Code For This Procurement Is 541330, Engineering Services, And The Applicable Small Business Size Standard Is $25.5 Million Annual Revenue. The Projected Award Date For The Anticipated A-e Contract Is On Or Before September 30, 2025. the Naics Code For The Anticipated Construction Project Is Projected To Be 236220 And Magnitude Of Construction Is Predicted To Be Between $2,000,000 And $5,000,000 (vaar 836.204). The Anticipated Award Date Of The Construction Phase Of The Project Is To Be Determined (tbd). an Architect & Engineer (a-e) Contract Will Be Negotiated For The Development Of Complete Construction Documents Which Include Working Drawings, Specifications, Reports, And Construction Period Services. The A-e Will Be Given Written Information; Participate In Project Planning Meetings, Pre-proposal Meeting, And Pre-construction Meeting As Required; Communicate With Va Personnel Via Telephone Or E-mail; And Is Expected To Coordinate So That The Final Documents Include All Requirements In Accordance With Industry Standard Practices, Va Standards, Va Design Manuals, And Review Comments. statement Of Task/scope Of Work: i. General Intent: this Project Shall Correct Known Issues As Well As Investigate And Design Corrective Measures Required To Ensure Prevention Of Scalding Incidents And The Prevention Of Legionella Developing In Buildings Or On This Facility As A Whole. ii. Scope Of Work: correct Old Water Main Dead-end(s) Underneath Parking Lot #1 Stemming From Old Water Tower Location. create Revit Model Of The Facility Existing Domestic Water System (cold And Hot) With All Valves, Devices, Tanks, Sensors, Pumps, Back Flow Preventors, Strainers, Filters, Biocide Dosing, Sampling Ports, Etc. using Above Model Create Schedules For All Valves And Devices. using Above Schedules Identify Labeling Requirements For The Entire System Components And Piping. use The Revit Model To Put Both Domestic Cold Water And Domestic Hot Water Systems On The Existing Facility Building Automation System (bas). Accomplish All Graphics Per Existing Campus Standard. Accomplish All Bas Programming For Tracking Flow, Temperatures, Pumps, Valves, Etc. perform Trending Analysis Of The Bas Data To Identify Circumstances Where Domestic Hot Water System Is Not Performing Per Requirements. develop Design To Correct Item A; Design Plan To Accomplish Item C For Changing Out/installing Printing And Hanging Schedules In All Mechanical Spaces Per Design; Design Plan For Item D For A Contractor To Accomplish All Labeling And Tagging Requirements Per Schedules/design/bas; Design Plan To Correct Issues Identified Via Trending Analysis Item F. the Design Team Shall Evaluate And Document The Existing Hot And Cold Domestic Water Systems. This Includes All Plumbing [hot And Cold] Water Systems, Cooling Towers, Decorative Fountains, Humidifiers, And Misting Systems And All Process Water Systems. Anything Fed By Or Connected To And Supplied By Domestic Water That Could Link To Potable Water Is The Most Critical. design Shall Address Base With Options In The Concept/development Phase. the Design Team Shall Provide Professional Engineering Services To Perform Planning, Investigations, Surveys, Reports, Consultations, Site Visits, Design Work, Preparation Of Contract Drawings And Specifications, Construction Scope Of Work, Construction Cost Estimates, Submittal Register, Basic Outline Of A Construction Schedule. efforts Include Concept/developmental Drawings, Contract Drawings, Functional Layouts, Specifications, Construction Cost Estimates, Basic Estimated Construction Schedule, Submittal Register, Engineering Calculations, And Subsequent Construction Period Services. The Design Team Is Responsible For Coordinating With The Contracting Officer S Representative (cor) And Appropriate Va Personnel. design Drawings Shall Have Va Engineering/contracting Reviews At All Stages. Energy Reviews Will Be Conducted At The 65% Design Review Stage By A Va Energy Engineer. Fire/life Safety Code Review Will Be Conducted At The 65% Design Review Stage By A Va Contracted Firm. All Provided Comments Must Be Addressed To The Satisfaction Of The Va Cor Before The Va Will Accept A Final Design. iii. Materials Provided To Ae After Award: plans: existing Facility Record Drawings And Files That Are Available Will Be Provided For The Ae S Use. Note: Not All Record Drawings Exist Which Is Why This Scope Requires The Ae To Perform In-depth Surveying And Investigations On Site. The Accuracy Of Facility Conditions, Records Or As-built Drawings Will Need To Be Completely Field Verified By The Ae. specifications, Standards, Etc: the Project Design Shall Be Completed In Accordance With This Ae Scope And All Appropriate Department Of Veterans Affairs (va) Standards, Specifications, And Other Criteria Otherwise Required By The Va. Ensure Compliance With Local, State, And Federal Guidelines Such As: ashrae Standard 188-2018: Legionellosis: Risk Management For Building Water Systems. cdc For Legionella Control In Water Systems. Osha Technical Manual. The Ae Shall Retrieve All Va Design Information And Standards From The Va Facilities Web Site (http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/index.asp). Station Level Modified Specifications For Certain Specification Sections Will Be Provided By The Va After The Notice To Proceed As Been Issued. These Documents And All National, State, And Local Codes Adopted And Used By The Va Shall Be Incorporated In The Design Of This Project And Reflected In The Construction Cost Estimate. The Following References, As Applicable, Shall Be Utilized For Planning And Design Purposes: master Construction Specifications (pg-18-1) design And Construction Procedures (pg-18-3) standard Details And Cad Standards (pg-18-4) equipment Guide List (pg-18-5) space Planning Criteria, And Va-space & Equipment Planning System (pg-18-9) design Manuals (pg-18-10) design Guides (pg-18-12) barrier Free Design Guide (pg-18-13) room Finishes, Door, And Hardware Schedules (pg-18-14) minimum Requirements For A/e Submissions (pg-18-15) environmental Planning Guidance (pg-18-17) national Electric Code life Safety Codes government-furnished Record Drawings (ae To Field Verify Conditions) national Fire Protection underwriters Laboratory iv. Design Requirements: The A/e Will Be Required To Visit And Inspect The Project Site Prior To Providing Their A/e Proposal For This Project. general: These Descriptions Are To Give A General Scope And Scale Of Efforts Required And Do Not Necessarily Cover All Va Design Guide Requirements. this Project Requires The Ae To Accomplish A Comprehensive Site And System Assessment To Identify High-risk Water Systems And Vulnerabilities. the Project Shall Be Designed With Viable Options/deductive Alternates Equal To Or Less Than 10 Percent Of The Construction Funding Limitation To Ensure Construction Award Within Program Budget Limitations. The Number Of Deductive Alternates Shall Be Between Three And Five (or As Approved By The Va Contracting Officer). construction Cost Estimate: Construction Cost Estimate Shall Be Organized Using The Fifty (50) Division Format Developed By The Construction Specifications Institute (c.s.i.). The Cost Estimate Shall Include Various Categories Of Work Involved, Quantities, And Unit Cost. The Estimate Shall Also Be Based On The Anticipated Start Date For Construction, Plus An Inflation Allowance For The Fayetteville, Nc Area For The Anticipated Time Of Bidding. This Must Meet Current Va Cost Estimate Guidelines And Is Subject To Va Cor Final Approval/acceptance At Each Submission. Each Submission Must Reflect All Current Bid Deducts. construction Schedule Outlining All Major Projects Tasks And Phases With Estimated Durations For Each. This Shall Include Notice To Proceed Date, Submittal Process, Mobilization, Major Tasks And/or Discipline Work Events, Phasing, Significant Inspections/commissioning Events, Closeout, Turn-over And De-mobilization. Provide An Excel Type Project Schedule Chart Outlining A Generic Construction Schedule For This Project. Final Schedule To Be Approved By Va Cor. meeting Agendas And Minutes: The Ae Shall Provide An Agenda For Every Meeting And Take Minutes Of All Meetings, Conferences, Site Visits, Etc. A Copy Of The Agenda And Minutes For Each Meeting Or Site Visit Shall Be Provided To The Va Cor For Acceptance. The Va Cor Must Approve All Formats And Content. contract Drawings: Provide Fully Developed Contract Drawings In Revit Bim To The Minimum Level Of Detail (lod) 300 (in A Current Revit Version Accessible By The Va) And Provide Revit Drawings And Pdf Drawings Electronically And In Hard Copy. Hard Copy Drawings Shall Be Plotted At 1/8" Or 1/4" Scale, Minimum. A Larger, More Appropriate Scale Shall Be Used For Sections And Details. The Final Contract Drawings (as-builts) Shall Be Black Ink On E Size (30" X 42") Paper. (see Also Cadd Requirements Of Sections V And Viii.). specifications: Provide Fully Developed And Edited Specifications In A Microsoft Word Format Accessible By The Va. Specifications Shall Be Printed On 8 ½" X 11" Bond Paper, Font Type Times New Roman, 12 Pt. construction Statement Of Work: Provide Fully Developed Executive Summary Of The Construction Work Required In Microsoft Word Format Accessible By The Va. The Sow Shall Be Printed On 8 ½" X 11" Bond Paper, Font Type Times New Roman, 12 Pt. submittal Register: Provide A Submittal Register In An Approved Formatted Excel Spreadsheet With All A&e/designer Of Record (dor) Required Submittals Per Final Plans And Specifications For This Project. This Is Intended To Be Provided To A Construction Contractor To Use And Complete With The Expectation That The A&e Has Reviewed And Considers Complete With Maybe Minor Omissions Needing Addressed By A Gc. v. Review Requirements And Time Frames kick-off And Developing Initial Design Package expectation Is For The Ae To Execute Any Additional Information Gathering And Conduct A Preliminary Plan Development Meeting And Review With The Va Cor During This Requirement. This Must Include Initial Site Visits And Data Collection, Meeting With Stakeholders, Sight Surveys, And Develop A Comprehensive Understanding Of The Project Site. preliminary Documents: The Design Team Must Develop And Evaluate Three Alternatives For The Prevention Of Legionella. The Design Team Must Evaluate The Pros And Cons Of Each Design In Terms Of Cost, Efficiency, Feasibility Of Implementation, And Integration Challenges Into The Existing System And Facility And Recommend The Best Alternative. the Design Team Must Develop Concept Drawings (sketches, Diagrams, Layout, Form/shape Of Buildings Or Structures) Of The System To Minimize Water Stagnation And Dead Legs In The Final Plan. This Must Include An Issues Log For Tracking And Documenting Issues/decisions Made For The Project Duration And For The Final Record. design Checklist Review With Va Cor To Cover Submittals And Verify All Follow-on Submittal Stages And Requirements For Design Development And Construction Drawing Package Submittals. discuss Entire Design Scope And Address In The Plan For Tracking And Completeness Of Final Submittal. every Meeting Must Go Over The Design Scope Of Work And Have An Agenda Available Prior To The Meeting For Va Cor Approval. 35% Review: Preliminary Design Documents. customer Concept Documents. Outline The Project S Initial Concept And Design Approach, Based On The Client S Requirements And Project Scope. schematic/preliminary Design Drawings. Develop Initial Design Concepts That Can Be Refined Based On Stakeholder Feedback. These Initial Sketches And Detailed Drawings That Provide A Visual Representation Of The Project, Including Layouts, Floor Plans, And Elevations. Provide One (1) Hard Copy Arch E (30 X42 ) Set Of Comprehensive Drawings For Va Review And Comment And One Electronic Set In Pdf Format. design Analysis. An Analysis Of The Project S Design, Addressing Factors Such As Structural Integrity, Materials, And Compliance With Relevant Codes And Standards. Also Include Initial Calculations For Mechanical, Structural, And Electrical Systems. Provide One Electronic Copy Of This Analysis For Va Review And Comment. Pdf Format Preferred. provide A Written Design Narrative That Explains The Design Intent, Key Features, And The Overall Vision Of The Project. (one Copy In Word Format, One Copy In Pdf). preliminary Specifications. These Documents Detail The Materials, Standards, And Workmanship Required For The Project, Providing A Basis For The Detailed Specifications That Will Be Developed In Later Phases. Provide One Electronic Copy Of The Proposed Specification Sections To Date. These Shall Have Been Updated To Reflect This Project And Its Requirements. Index Shall Show Which Va Specifications Are Included And Which Va Specifications Are Not (lined Through) For Ease Of Review And Ensuring All Required Specifications Are Included To Move Forward. Pdf Format Preferred. cost Estimates. Preliminary Cost Estimates Are Prepared To Give An Idea Of The Project S Budget And Financial Feasibility. Provide One Electronic Copy For Va Review, Comments, And Subsequent Approval. Excel Preferred. project Schedule. An Initial Project Schedule Outlining The Key Milestones And Timelines For The Design And Construction Phases. Provide One Electronic Copy Of The Prosed Schedule For Va Review, Comments, And Subsequent Approval. these Documents Help Ensure That All Stakeholders Have A Clear Understanding Of The Design Direction And Provide A Basis For Further Development And Refinement In Subsequent Design Phases. 65% Review: Design Development Dd-1 provide 65% Level Of Efforts For All Disciplines Required. one (1) Arch E (30 X42 ) Copy Of Work Completed To Date. one (1) Electronic Copy Of Proposed Specification Sections To Date. These Shall Have Been Updated To Reflect This Project And Its Requirements. Index Shall Show Which Va Specifications Are Included And Which Va Specifications Are Not (lined Through) For Ease Of Review And Ensuring All Required Specifications Are Included To Move Forward. provide Electronically Transferred Copy Of Any Va Design Comments With A&e Responses, Drawings, Specifications, Construction Cost Estimate And Any Other Draft Documents Ready For Review At This Level. 95% Review: Design Development Dd-2 this Shall Represent A Complete Design With Little Or No Remaining Issues Or Missing Data. This Submittal Should Have All Required Number Of Drawings To Clearly Indicate To Bidders All Requirements. one (1) Arch E (30 X42 ) Copy. one Electronic Copy Of Proposed Specification Sections To Date. Index Shall Show Which Va Specifications Are Included And Which Va Specifications Are Not (lined Through) For Ease Of Review And Ensuring All Required Specifications Are Included To Move Forward. provide Electronically Transferred Copy Of The 65% Va Design Comments With A&e Responses, Drawings, Specifications, Construction Cost Estimate, Template Construction Schedule And All Required Documents For A Complete Design Package. this Submission Shall Include 3d Renderings Of Interior And Exterior Significant Features And Views Of This Future Building. One Or More Of These Will Be Intended To Be Used By The Construction Contractor For Construction Signs. final Submission: Construction Documents (cd): all Drawings And Documents Shall Indicate Issued For Construction. va Cor Shall Review Electronic Copies Prior To Giving Approval To Print/plot This Package As A Final Check For Significant Errors. two (2) Arch E (30 X42 ) And Two (2) Half Size Printed Copies Of Final Drawings. two (2) Printed Out Set Of Final Indexed And Bound Specifications Double Sided. two (2) Printed Copies Of The Final Description Of Work Including Base Bid And All Deduct Alternates. two (2) Printed Copies Of The Construction Cost Estimate With Bid Deducts Broken Out Or Readily Identifiable And Separable From Base Bid Work. two (2) Printed Copies Of The Submittal Register. two (2) Printed Copies Of The Template Construction Schedule. two (2) Printed Copies Of All Design Review Comments And A&e Responses For The Entire Process. electronically Transferred To Va Pdf, Word And Revit/cad Copies Of All Documents And Files. All Shall Be In A Combined Copy As Well As Separated By Sheet Or Book. vi. Schedule design Kick-off And Issuance Of Notice Of Award. This Meeting Is Expected To Take Place Within 10 Calendar Days Of Notice To Proceed. concept Design And Bas Entry/programming Plans Submission Due 21 Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice To Proceed. concept Design And Bas Programming Plan Review Comments Due 21 Calendar Days From Receipt Of Concept Design/bas Plan Submission. 35% Schematic Design Submission Due 30 Calendar Days From The Concept Design Review. Bas Graphics And Programming May Begin If Va Approves This Plan. a&e Will Need The Trending Data To Complete Any Design For Correction Of Domestic Water System Issues That Identifies But Can Proceed With Design Efforts For Known Issues. This Below Schedule Is An Estimate Only And Revisions To The Actual Design Schedule Will Be As Approved By The Va Cor As Needed. 35% Schematic Design Submission Review Comments Due 14 Calendar Days From Receipt Of 35% Design Submission. 65% Design Development Submission Due 45 Calendar Days From Return Of 35% Schematic Design Submission Review Comments. 65% Design Development Submission Review Comments Due 14 Calendar Days From Receipt Of 65% Design Submission. 95% Design Development Submission Due 30 Calendar Days From Return Of 65% Design Development Submission Review Comments. 95% Design Development Submission Review Comments Due 14 Calendar Days From Return Of 95% Design Development Submission Review Comments. 100% Final Design ( Issued For Construction ) Submission Due 14 Days From Receipt Of 95% Design Development Submission Review Comments. total Calendar Days From Notice To Proceed To 100% Final Design Submission: 213 Days. period Of Performance design Completion: 213 Calendar Days; Includes Va Design Reviews. procurement Timeline: 180 Days From The Time Engineering Submits Package To Contracting. Designer Shall Answer Pre-bid Rfis And Provide Updated Construction Documents To Capture Any Changes Made Through The Procurement Process. construction Period Services: 365 Calendar Days (12 Months) From Date Of Construction Award. total Contract Period: 758 Calendar Days vii. Construction Services (starts Once Construction Notice To Proceed Is Issued) preconstruction Meeting: Participate And Facilitate This Meeting In Conjunction With The Contracting Officer, Cor And Contractor. Topics Shall Include Standard Contract Requirements, Facility Specific Requirements, Safety Discussion, Design And Specifications Review, Schedule Review, Quality Assurance/quality Control Processes, Submittal And Rfi Process, Changes Process. biweekly Site Inspections: Designer Shall Meet Biweekly With The Contractor, Cor And Others Needed To Inspect The Progress Of The Construction And Report Any Deficiencies To The Same. Designer To Plan On 12 Site Visits To Inspect The Work And Progress (these Are In Addition To The Pre-con, Pre-final And Final Inspections). construction Change Orders: Designer Shall Prepare The Statement Of Work And Cost Estimates (returned Within 7 Calendar Days) As Needed. submitttal Review And Logs: Designer Shall Prepare And Maintain A Log Of Submittals And Rfis And Provide The Same To The Contracting Officer And Cor. Reviewed Submittals Are To Be Returned Within 10 Working Days To The Cor. Designer Is Fully Responsible For Review Of All Submittals, Retaining A Record Copy Of Submittals For Turn Over To The Owner Upon Project Completion, And Communication With The Contractor Regarding Any Deficiencies Or Changes Required To The Submittals. weekly Progress Meetings: Designer Shall Hold Formal Progress Meetings With Contractor, Contracting Officer, And Cor. At These Meetings The Agenda Shall Contain A Narrative Of Work Completed The Previous Month, Work Upcoming, Submittals Or Rfis Outstanding, Schedule Update, Any Special Coordination Items Requiring Actions, And Discussion Of Change Orders Or Time Extension Requests. Again, Minutes Of This Meeting Shall Be Issued Within 3 Working Days Of The Meeting. project Admistration: Designer Shall Utilize A Web-based Project Tracking/administration Software During Construction Period Services. Software Will Track inspections Reports, Construction Change Orders, Submittals, Rfis, Rfps, Progress Meeting Reports, And Any Other Applicable Documents. Application Shall Be Accessible By Construction Contractor, Va Cor, And Va Co. Recommended Applications: Submittal Exchange, Procore, Or Equal. project Closeout: Designer Shall Receive Notice Of Intent For Pre-final And Final Inspections From The Contractor. The Contractor Shall Propose A Time And Place For This To Occur In Conjunction With The Contracting Officer And The Cor. Following Both The Pre-final And The Final Inspections, The Designer Shall Issue A Punch List. Contract Documents Shall Specify That The Contractor Has 15 Working Days To Complete The Punch List And Notify The Designer For Re-inspection. Following Re-inspection And Project Acceptance The Closeout Phase Will Occur. release Of Claims For Design Project: Prior To The Final Payment Under This Design Contract Or Prior To Settlement Upon Termination Of The Design Contract, And As A Condition Precedent Thereto, The Ae Shall Execute And Deliver To The Contracting Officer A Release Of All Claims Against The Government Arising Under Or By Virtue Of This Contract, Other Than Such Claims, If Any, As May Be Specifically Excepted By The Ae From The Operation Of The Release In Stated Amounts To Be Set Forth Therein. project Documentation: Designer Shall Coordinate With The Contractor To Gather Record Copies Of Submittals, As-built Documents, Mechanical Test And Balance Reports, Maintenance Manuals, Coordinate Owner Training Sessions, And Provide The Same To The Owner. upon Completion Of Construction And Incorporation Of All Revisions Required To Complete The Record Drawings, The Following Items Shall Be Submitted: 1 Set Of Original Reproducible As-built Plans (30 X 42 ) Plus An Electronic Copy In Revit/cad And Pdf Formats. 1 Set Of All O&m Manuals In Binders And Indexed Plus The Electronic Versions In Excel Or Word And Pdf For All. 1 Set Of All Other Project Documents In Binders And Indexed Plus The Electronic Versions In Excel Or Word And Pdf For All. viii. Cad Requirements: drawings: See Also Final Design Submission Requirements. Full Size Two-dimensional Drawings Electronically Submitted. The Completed Drawing Files Shall Be Fully Operational In Revit/cad; A Pdf Copy Will Additionally Be Provided. delivery Format: Media And Archive Procedure For Transfer Of All Drawing Files To The Office Of Engineering Project Section Shall Be Via A Shared Site That Can Transfer These Files And Accessible From A Va/u.s. Government Computer. naming Conventions: Files Will Be Unique And Use A Maximum Of 8 Alphanumeric Characters (or As Approved By The Va Cor), The File Name And Extension Will Be Separated By A Period. The File Layer Structure Will Follow The Va Approved Standard "cad Layer Guidelines" Recommended Designations For Architecture, Engineering, And Facility Management Computer-aided Design As Prepared By The Task Force On Cad Layer Guidelines. design Shall Comply With Va Guidelines And Specifications. Design Manuals And Specifications Can Be Found At Http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/. Design Shall Also Meet All Applicable Codes And Standards. Proposed Work Is Located At Fayetteville Va Medical Center. a-e Selection Process: the Agency Has Convened An Evaluation Board For The Evaluation Of Responses To This Notice. Responses Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Selection Of Architects And Engineers Statute (public Law 92-582), Formerly Known As The Brooks Act, And Implemented In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 36.6. Specifically, Sf 330 Submissions Will Be Evaluated To Identify The Most Highly Qualified Firms, Using The Selection Criteria Identified Below. Discussions Will Be Held With At Least Three (3) Of The Most Highly Qualified Firms, In Accordance With Far 36.602-3(c). The Processes At Far 36.602-4 And Far 36.606 Will Then Be Followed. Selected Firms Will Be Notified By Telephone Or Email Of Selection And Provided Further Instructions. evaluating Past Performance And Experience May Include Information Provided By The Firm, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, And Publicly Available Sources. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified. All Projects Provided In The Sf330 Must Be Completed By The Office/branch/individual Team Member Performing The Work Under This Contract. selection Criteria: Evaluation And Selection Of Firms Will Be Based On Submissions And Direct Responses To The Following Criteria Which Are Numbered In Descending Order Of Importance: primary Selection Criteria (listed In Descending Order Of Importance): specialized Experience: Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Design And Construction Period Services For A Complete Mitigation For Removing Dead-end(s) From Hot & Cold-water Pipes, Or Similar Project. Project Experience Must Include Experience With Similar Sized Water Systems, Preferably In Healthcare Facilities Or Large Industrial Buildings. other Specialized Experience Includes Proficiency In Designing And Engineering Hvac Systems, Including Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, And Distribution Systems, Critical Path Scheduling, Fire Protection, Construction Infection Control Protocols, Energy Conservation, And Sustainable Design Practices. Submissions Shall Include No More Or Less Than Five (5) Recent And Relevant Government And Private Experience Projects Similar In Size, Scope And Complexity, And Experience With The Types Of Projects Above. Relevant Is Defined As Those Task Requirements Identified In The Statement Of Work. Recent Is Defined As Services Provided Within The Past 5 (five) Years. Any Projects Older Than Five Years But Within Seven Years, Will Be Considered Somewhat Recent And Will Have Some Consideration. Each Project Shall Include The Following: project Title, Location And Detailed Narrative Describing The Scope Of Services Provided Including The Type Of Work Performed By The Offeror And Its Role In The Project I.e. Prime Contract, Teaming Partner, Or Subcontractor. project Owner, Owner S Point Of Contact Including Telephone Number And Email address. services & Deliverables Provided Under The Contract/task Order. period Of Performance, Including Start And Completion Dates total Dollar Value Of The Project contract Number Associated With The Project. section G Will Used To Evaluate The Prior Experience Of The Prime Firm And Any Key Subcontractors Working Together On The Provided Relevant Projects. the Evaluation Will Also Consider Narratives Addressing The Following Topics In Section H. Simply Re-stating This List In Section H Will Not Be Sufficient. The Narrative Of How The Firm Addresses Each Of These Will Be Evaluated. 1. The Management Approach 2. The Coordination Of Disciplines And Subcontractors 3. Quality Control Procedures, And 4. Familiarity With Va Design Guides/manuals, Master Specifications, And Other Applicable Standards. professional Qualifications: Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Service. The Contractor Shall Demonstrate They Are Able To Sign And Stamp Each Drawing By Individuals licensed In Any State In The United States For The Key Positions Listed Below. Provide Professional License Numbers And/or Proof Of Licensure. The Evaluation Shall Consider The Specific Experience (minimum Of Five (5) Years) And Qualifications (i.e., Education, Training, Registration, Certifications, Overall Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm As Full-time Employees) Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project, And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team When Evaluating Professional Qualifications. The Lead Designer In Each Discipline Must Be Registered But Does Not Have To Be Registered In The State Where The Project Is Located. key Positions And Disciplines Required For This Project Include But Are Not Limited To: 1. Architect (leed Certified) 2. Cadd Technician 3. Structural Engineer 4. Geotechnical Engineer 5. Civil Engineer 6. Electrical Engineer 7. Environmental Engineer 8. Fire Protection Engineer 9. Industrial Hygienist 10. Mechanical Engineer 11. Plumbing 12. Project Manager 13. Quality Assurance 14. Physical Security Specialists 15. Registered Communications Distribution Designer (rcdd) 16. Commissioning Agent 17. Cost Estimator the Information Provided In Sections C Through E Of Sf 330 Will Be Used To Evaluate This Evaluation Factor. Do Not Include This Information In Section H, Unless It Is Pertinent To Support The Information Listed In The Other Sections. experience In Construction Period Services (cps): Experience In Construction Period Services To Include Solicitation Support Services, Professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period, Review Of Construction Submittals, Support In Answering Requests For Information During The Construction Period, Support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work And Cost Estimates, Attendance At Weekly Conference Calls, Providing Minutes Of Meetings, Pre-final Inspection Site Visits, Generation Of Punch-list Reports, Commissioning Services And Production Of As-built Documentation. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. past Performance: Past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules. Past Performance Will Be Evaluated For All Projects Provided In Section F. The Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (cpars) Database Will Be Reviewed To Evaluate The Projects That Have A Cpars Entry. Cpars Are Not Required To Be Submitted With The Sf330 Submission. The Contract Number For The Project Must Be Submitted With Each Project In Section F So Cpars Can Be Reviewed In The Database. for Any Project That Does Not Have Cpars Data Available, A Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) Is Required To Be Submitted With The Sf330. The Ppq Should Be Rated And Signed By The Evaluator. If A Firm Does Not Receive A Requested Complete Ppq From An Evaluator Prior To The Time For Submission, The Firm Shall Submit The Partially Completed Ppq With Section 1 And The Evaluator Information In Section 2 Completed. Ensure A Poc Is Listed With The Project Title/contract Number. The Va Will Make Reasonable Attempts To Contact The Poc Upon Submission For Ppq Completion. Completed Ppqs Should Be Incorporated Into The Sf 330 Directly. Any Ppqs Will Not Be Counted Towards The Page Limitations For This Submission. evaluations May Also Include Additional Performance Related From The Firm, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, Publicly Available Sources, And Additional Projects In Cpars. The Government Reserves The Right To Contact Any Poc Listed On A Cpars Report Or Ppq. evaluations Will Consider Superior Performance Ratings On Recently Completed Va Projects As Well As The Reputation And Standing Of The Firm And Its Principal Officials With Respect To Professional Performance, General Management, And Cooperativeness. If Appropriate, The Record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Because Of Improper Or In-complete Architectural And Engineering Services May Be Evaluated. failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified. All Projects Provided In The Sf330 Must Be Completed By The Office/branch/individual Team Member Performing The Work Under This Contract. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. capacity: The Evaluation Will Consider The Firm S Ability To Meet The Schedule Of The Overall Project, As Well As The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines To Perform The Work In The Required Time. Provide The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines By Providing Current Project Workload, Inclusive Of All Projects Awarded By The Va During The Previous 12 Months And The Full Potential Value Of Any Current Indefinite Delivery Contracts. Offeror Shall Clearly State Their Available Capacity Presenting Workload Percentages For The Key Disciplines And/or Team Members. Also, The Offeror Must Provide The Completion Percentages And Expected Completion Date For The Va Projects Awarded In The Previous 12 Months. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. Please Ensure The Capacity Applies Toward The Team/personnel Provided In The Sf 330. knowledge Of Locality: Knowledge Of The Locality, To Include Specific Knowledge Of Certain Local Conditions Or Project Site Features, Such As Geological Features, Climatic Conditions, Working With And Local Construction Methods Or Local Laws And Regulations. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. note That The Intent Of This Factor Is To Showcase A Firm S Understanding Of The Site And Locality, And Not Where The Firm Is Located, How Far Away The Firm/branch Office Is From The Site, And How They Would Travel To The Site. Information Related To The Firm S Location Shall Instead Be Provided In Section H Under Secondary Selection Criterion Factor 1, Geographic Location. See Below. secondary Selection Criterion*: geographic Location: Location Of The Firm, As Measured By The Driving Distance (miles) Between The Offeror S Principal Business Location And The Fayetteville Va Medical Center: 2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-2856. Determination Of The Mileage Will Be Based On Google Maps (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/). * The Secondary Selection Criterion Is Used As A Tiebreaker, If Necessary, In Ranking The Most Highly Qualified Firms Following The Completion Of Written Responses. The Secondary Selection Criterion Will Not Be Applied When Determining A Firm S Sf330 Submission. the Department Of Veterans Affairs Shall Evaluate Each Potential Contractor In Terms Of The Following As M Firm Meeting The Synopsized Selection Criterion And "nm" Means That The Firm Did Not Meet The Synopsized Selection Criterion.: selection Criteria specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Design And Construction Period Services For A Complete Mitigation For Removing Dead-end(s) From Hot & Cold-water Pipes, Or Similar Project. Project Experience Must Include Experience With Similar Sized Water Systems, Preferably In Healthcare Facilities Or Large Industrial Buildings. professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Service. The Contractor Shall Demonstrate They Are Able To Sign And Stamp Each Drawing By Individuals Licensed In Any State In The United States For The Key Positions Listed Below. Provide Professional License Numbers And/or Proof Of Licensure. The Evaluation Shall Consider The Specific Experience (minimum Of Five (5) Years) And Qualifications (i.e., Education, Training, Registration, Certifications, Overall Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm As Full-time Employees) Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project, And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team When Evaluating Professional Qualifications. experience In Construction Period Services past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules. capacity To Accomplish Work In The Required Time. knowledge Of The Locality, To Include Specific Knowledge Of Certain Local Conditions Or Project Site Features, Such As Geological Features, Climatic Conditions, Working With And Local Construction Methods Or Local Laws And Regulations. please Note: The A-e Evaluation Board Must Be Provided With Complete And Accurate Information For All Six (6) Evaluation Factors Above In Order To Rank As Qualified And Eligible Firms. Therefore, The A-e Firm Must Expand Upon, As It Deems Necessary, On Any Evaluation Factor Not Well Demonstrated Or Addressed With Part 1a To Part Ig And Part Ii Of The Sf330. The A-e Firm Shall Use Part Ih And/or Use Additional Sheets To Supplement/address All Evaluation Factors To Clearly Demonstrate Its Qualifications. limitations: 852.219-73 Va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Certified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses. 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction. submission Criteria/requirements: interested Firms Having The Capabilities To Perform This Work Must Submit: one (1) Electronic Sf 330, Including Parts I And Ii, And Attachments (if Any) Electronically To Michael.proctor2@va.gov No Later Than 3:00 P.m. Eastern Daylight Time On May 23, 2025. interested Firms Are Responsible For Ensuring Electronic Delivery Of Submission By The Time And The Date Specified. It Is Highly Recommended Interested Firms Confirm Electronic Submissions Have Been Received By The Contracting Officer. size Limits Of E-mails Are Restricted To 10mb. If More Than One Email Is Sent, Please Number Emails In Subjects As 1 Of N . (example: Sf330 Submission, #36c24625r0033 Prevent Legionella And Scalding, Project #565-25-151 (1 Of N, 2 Of N, Etc.). all Sf330 Submissions Shall Be Clearly Indicated In Subject Line, Displaying The Procurement Number And Project Title (abbreviated Or Shortened Is Okay). interested Firms Are Responsible For Ensuring Delivery Of Submission. all Sf 330 Submissions Must Include The Following Information, Either On The Sf 330 Or By Accompanying Document: 1) Cage Code 2) Sam Unique Entry Id Number (uei) 3) Tax Id Number 4) The E-mail Address And Phone Number Of The Primary Point Of Contact 5) Sf 330 Must Indicate The Percentage Of The Contract Performance Cost That Will Be Expended By The Prime Firm S Employees And In Which Discipline(s) And Subcontracted Percentage Of Contract Performance Cost To Be Expended (and In What Disciplines). Any Subcontracted Or Otherwise Business Entity Must Be Identified By Name, Office Location And Size/type Of Business (i.e. Sdvosb, Vosb, Large, Etc.). 6) References Noted In Selection Criteria 4 the Firm And Or A-e On Staff Representing The Project Must Follow State Of North Carolina Guidelines Under State Law For All Licensing Requirements To Sign And Seal Drawings. each Respondent Must Be Able To Demonstrate The Ability To Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting, In Accordance With Far Clause 52.219-14 And Vaar Clauses 852.219-73 And 852.219-75. electronic Submittals Received After The Date And Time Specified Will Not Be Considered. Late Proposal Rules Per Far 15.208 Will Be Followed For Late Submittals. Firms Not Providing The Required Information May Not Be Considered. All Information Must Be Included In The Sf330 Submission Package. it Is The Offeror S Responsibility To Check The Contract Opportunities Website At: Www.sam.gov For Any Revisions To This Announcement Prior To Submission Of Sf330s. vendor Questions: all Questions Shall Be Submitted To Michael.proctor2@va.gov And Angelo.harris@va.gov No Later Than 3:00 P.m. Eastern Daylight Time On May 7, 2025. attachments: sf 330 past Performance Questionnaire

Details: 556-23-101 Renovate B134-2c Clc July 22, 2024 Construction Statement Of Work Date: July 22, 2024 Project Number: 556-23-101 Project Name: Renovate B134-2c Clc Location: B134 C-wing 2nd Floor Clc Captain James A. Lovell Fhcc 3001 Green Bay Rd, North Chicago, Il 60064 Part 1: Project Scope Of Work Overview: Contractor Shall Provide All Tools, Materials, Labor, Quality Assurance, And Supervision For Renovations Resulting In A Complete, Compliant, And Fully-functional Clc, Including Erection Of Temporary Enclosures Preventing The Release Of Dust Outside Of The Work Area, Selective Demolition, Metal Studs, Gypsum Wall Board, Paint, Ceilings, Flooring, Electrical Power And Light, Modifications To The Fire Protection System, Telecom Cabling, Fire Alarm, And Other Work To Affect A Complete Turn-key Space Supporting Described Clinical Function(s) And Equipment. Finished Square Footage Is Approximately 12,590. The Current Hvac System And All Its Components Installed On The Roof Will Be Tied Into The New Space On The 2nd Floor. Part 2: Period Of Performance: The Following Model Presents The Summary Logic Of The Milestone Sequence Working Backward From The Delivery Date Of The Longest Lead Time In The Critical Path To Determine A Mobilization Date, And Then Forward From The Delivery Date Of The Longest Lead Time To Completion Of All Work. Notes: Durations Shown Are In Calendar Days. Actual Award And Ntp Dates Will Be Revised To Match Their Occurrence. Time Consumed For Resubmission And Review Must Be Made Up By The Gc To Ensure That All Submittals Of This Contract Are Approved Within 60 Days Of Ntp. See Section 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules With Long Lead Items (d/b/b Projects At Fhcc). Part 3: Detailed Project Requirements: Project Objectives: This Project Is Required To Renovate The Described Space As Expediently And Compliantly As Practical. Meet Or Exceed All Code, Technical, And Programmatic Requirements Adopted, Established, Revised, And Or Published By Va Or The Many Organizations Listed In The Several Specifications. Expedite The Delivery Of A Highly Functional, Complete, Compliant, And Safe Workspace For The User Service. List Of Ae Documents To Be Included In This Contract: See: 00 01 10 Table Of Contents And The Entire Project Manual See: 00 01 15 List Of Drawing Sheets And The Entire Volume Of Drawings Pre-bid Conference: Va Shall Schedule Two Pre-bid Conferences Required To Be Attended By Prospective Bidders To Observe Current Conditions Within The Work Area(s). The Ae Shall Not Attend The Pre-bid Events. No Questions Will Be Allowed During The Events. All Questions By All Prospective Contractors Shall Follow The Rfi Process Described In The Solicitation. Prospective Bidders Shall Not Attempt To Contact The Ae Or Va Facilities Engineering Staff During The Solicitation And Bidding Period. The Ae And Va Facilities Engineering Staff Are Instructed To Ignore All Such Inquiries And Report Them To The Va Contracting Officer. All Inquiries Regarding This Project Shall Be Presented As Complete And Coherent Requests For Information (rfi) Specifically Citing Design Or Specification Sections, Pages, Paragraphs, Notes, Details, Etc. To Enable Responses To Rfi S. Follow The Instructions Provided By The Contracting Officer Within The Solicitation Regarding Submission Of Rfi S. Va Will Post Responses Developed To Enable All Prospective Bidders To Receive The Same Information At The Same Time. Project Scheduling And Mobilization On Site: The Contractor Shall Not Mobilize On Site Until All Required Submittals Are Prepared, Transmitted, Reviewed, And Accepted By Va, And The Delivery Dates Of Long Lead Items Have Been Established By The Respective Manufacturers. Significant Time For This Essential Is Included In The Period Of Performance. Critical Components And Other Long Lead Items Shall Require Proof Of Purchase And An Established Delivery Date Delivered To The Contracting Officer And Cor To Complete Va Approval Of The Schedule. Approval To Mobilize Shall Be In Writing By The Contracting Officer In Consultation With The Cor And Facility Safety Manager. Prior To Beginning Work, Post And Maintain At Each Work Area All Current Emergency Contact Information, Va Infection Control Risk Assessment (icra)/permit, Interim Life Safety Measures (ilsm), And Other Information Required By Va And The Gc Project- Specific Safety Plan, At All Entry Points To The Work Area. The Target Mobilization Date Is Determined By First Establishing The Delivery Date Of The Longest Lead Time Material Or System Along The Critical Path, Which In This Project Is Predominantly Hvac Equipment, But Is Likely To Also Consider Shop-fabricated Doors And Frames, And Then Working Back Along The Critical Path Listing All Predecessor Work Activities. The Baseline Period Of Performance Is Certain To Change Between Initial Project Schedule And Acceptance Of The Final Project Schedule. The Contracting Officer, At His Or Her Discretion And Judgement, Will Issue A Contract Modification Revising The Period Of Performance End Date. As There Is No Change To The Quantity Or Quality Of The Work, The Contract Value Shall Not Change. Performance Of The Work: Erect And Maintain A Dust-tight Containment Around The Work Area Which Complies With Applicable Code Associated With Ul-rated Wall Assemblies And Maintenance Of Egress Paths. Containment Shall Enable Access To The Work, Without Obstructing Access To Adjacent Suites Or Rooms. Establish Hepa Air Purification. Review And Follow Specification 01 35 33 Infection Control Requirements As Applicable To This Location And Work. Follow Pra & Icra Plan And Permit Generated And Issued By Va. Remove Only Upon Completion Approval Of The Cor. After Establishing And Gaining Approval Of The Temporary Modular Hard Plastic Dust-tight Construction Dust Control Barrier System, Including Lockable Door. Where This Is The Sole Containment, Include Differential Pressure Monitoring For The Work Area, With Monitor Located Adjacent To The Temporary Entry Door. Where Fire Or Smoke-rated Wall Assemblies Are Planned For Alternation Even If Temporarily, Provide A Dust-tight 1-hour Rated Temporary Construction Wall With Locking Door To Isolate The Area Of Work, Finished With One Coat Of Paint On The Outside Were Indicated. The 1-hour Temporary Wall Shall Include Differential Pressure Monitoring For The Work Area, With Monitor Located Adjacent To The Temporary Entry Door. The 1-hour Temporary Wall And Differential Pressure Monitoring Must Be Complete And Approved Prior To Removal Of The (outer) Temporary Modular Wall Barrier, And Commencement Of Demolition Within The Space. Prior To Removal Of A Temporary Fire Or Smoke-rated Walls, Completely Restore Rated Wall Assemblies Required Of The Work, And Then Re-erect The Temporary Modular Hard Plastic, Dust-tight, Barrier System. In No Case Shall Any Containment Be Removed Unless And Until The Work Area, Including The Inside Of The Ventilation System, Has Been Thoroughly Cleaned And Approved For Progress Toward Activation. Immediately Prior To Turnover, Remove All Air Filters From The Ventilation System Used During Construction, And Supply And Install New Specified Filters. Supply Case Quantities Of Each Filter To Va With The System. Perform Selective Demolition And Construction As Described In The Specifications And Drawings. Special Acceptance Criteria For The Work Shall Include: Hvac System Shall Not Be Acceptable In Whole Or In Part Unless And Until Testing, Adjusting, And Balancing (tab) Is Completed And Accepted In Accordance With The Specifications, Drawings, And The Current Edition Ashrae 170 Ventilation Of Health Care Facilities (and Errata) Requirements Specific To The Room/suite Type And Purpose. Va Reserves The Right To Conduct, Or Have Conducted, Verification Testing, And Deduct Its Cost From The Contract If Noncompliant Conditions Are Found. The Contractor Shall Provide Eia/tia Testing And Certification Of All New Cat 6a Communications Cable. Restore All Finishes Damaged During The Work Match Existing. Thoroughly Clean All Surfaces Using Hepa-filtered Vacuum Cleaner And Anti-bacterial Wipes. Part 4: Meetings, Submittals, And Deliverables: Kick-off Meeting And Documentation The Contractor S Project Manager And Field Supervisor Shall Attend A Preconstruction Safety And Coordination Meeting To Discuss Project Details. Kick-off Meeting Documentation: Prepare And Submit For Review And Acceptance A Draft Critical Path Method (cpm) Baseline Schedule Reflecting Each Phase And Activity Of The Work Beginning With Mobilization, Including Each Critical Activity, And Each Essential Task Required To Optimally Meet The Objectives Of The Project. The Baseline Schedule Must Also Include All Activities To Be Performed By Va, Including Maintenance Shops Support, Safety And Infection Control, The Ae, The Commissioning Agent, Etc. It Is Expected That This Timeline Will List All Activities Of The Work Leading Up To The Delivery Of Long Lead Items, The Target Dates Of Long Lead Items, Installation Of Long Lead Items, And Each Work Activity That Follows Until All Work Is Complete, Compliant, And Ready For Acceptance. The Durations Of Each Phase Will Change Once The Gc Completes All Procurement Activities And Submit For Review And Approval The Final Baseline Schedule. To Enable Objective Assessment Of Costs And Progress, The Baseline Schedule Shall Be Cost-loaded At Each Work Activity (essentially Division 02 On), Ensuring That The Total Cost Of Each Phase And Division Of Work Match The Corresponding Schedule Of Values, And The Total Of The Construction Contract At Award. Develop The Cpm Schedule In Sufficient Detail To Enable Readers To Understand All Planned Activities, Their Predecessors, And Successors, Who Is Performing The Work, Durations, And Costs. Activity Durations Shall Not Exceed Two Calendar Weeks. Indicate Resource Sdvosb Status. The Project Manual Index Of Specifications Is A Useful Guide For Starting The Cpm Schedule And Schedule Of Values In Sufficient Detail. For Example: Simply Listing Hvac Is Unacceptable For Projects Including More Than Basic Work In This Category. The Inclusion Of Specifications For An Ahu, Controls, Ductwork, Demolition Of Each, Testing And Balancing, Etc. Also Prompt Their Inclusion As Categories Of Activities And Tasks In The Schedule. In Fact, For Larger Work Categories, Breaking Down The Cost By System/material And Installation And Testing Enables Partial Payment For Higher Cost Items Upon Delivery Into The Facility Work Area. Preparation And Processing Of Submittals Are Gc Procurement (administrative) Activities And Not Work Activities Contributing To The Compensable Work In The Field. Should The Contractor Elect To Include Submittal Planning In Their Internal Use Schedule For Their Own Purposes, Do Not Show Those Line Items In The Schedule Submitted To Va For Consideration In The Baseline Schedule. Not Less Than One Item Per Subcontractor At Any Tier. Subcontractors, By Definition, Are Contributing Work In The Field To The Project. Pass-throughs Are Not Acceptable. Include All Expected Utility System Shutdowns, Road Closures, Crane Lifts, And Off- Hours Work In The Cpm Schedule. Do Not Include Costs Associated With Non-work Administrative Activities Inherent In The Listed Work Items. The Government Cannot Pay For What It Has Not Inspected And Accepted As Compliant, Or For Activities Which Add No Value To Va Facilities. Front-loading Proposals, Bids, Schedules Of Values, And Line-item Costs Of Cost-loaded Cpm Schedules With Non-work Items Puts The Contractor, The Government, And The Bonding Company At Otherwise Avoidable Risk Associated With Paying Out More Than The Value Of Work In Place Should The Work Stop Prior To Completion. Administrative And Managerial Activities Associated With Each Work Line Item Are To Be Included In Each Line Item, Along With Prorated Overhead And Profit. The Contractor Shall Prepare And Submit Sf-1413 For Each Subcontractor To The Co, Copying The Cor. List Of All Subcontractors And Suppliers, Including Company Names, Office Address, And Main Point Of Contact Name With Telephone Number, And Sdvosb Status. As Required At 01 35 26 Safety Requirements: Develop And Submit A Project- Specific Construction Safety And Accident Prevention Plan With Project-specific Procedures, Processes, Analysis, And Details, Including But Not Limited To: Access And Use The U.s. Army Corps Of Engineers Em 385-1-1 Safety And Health Requirements And Its Appendix A Minimum Basic Outline For Accident Prevention Plans For Development Of Meaningful, Effective, And Compliant Project Safety Plans. Submission Of Generic, Non-project Specific Safety Plans Will Be Rejected, Resulting In A Contractor-caused Delay In Commencement Of The Work. Project-specific Activity Hazard Analysis (aha), Which Forms The Basis Of The Construction Safety And Accident Prevention Plan Highlighting Identified Risks Such As Isolation Of Stored Energy (lock-out*), Fall Protection, Or Confined Space Access. (*) Note That Tag-out Is Not An Acceptable Form Of Isolation, Therefore It Was Intentional Not To Use The Term Loto. Submit An Electronic Copy Of The Gc And All Subcontractor Competent Persons Osha 30-hour Construction Safety Training Certificates With Project-specific Construction Safety And Accident Prevention Plan. Submit An Electronic Copy Of All Workers Osha 30-hour Construction Safety Training Certificates Or Cards Prior To Allowing Entry To The Site. Assist The Cor In Completing Project-specific Va Infection Control Risk Assessment (icra) And Interim Life Safety Measures (ilsm) Documentation. Public Safety Compliance Requirements: The Following Applies To All Va And Navy Properties, Including Leased Facilities, Regardless Of Building Occupancy Or Current Use And Does Not Differentiate Between Medical Or Administrative Spaces As All Are Occupied By People We Are Collectively Working To Protect From Harm Including Contractor Staff. Contractors Shall Adhere To And Ensure Compliance With Federal Laws, Regulations, And Executive Orders Regarding Screening, Vaccinations, And Or Testing Designed To Protect Contractor Employee And General Public Health And Safety, As Well As All Associated Health Information And Personally Identifiable Information. All Contractor Staff Share A Common Moral Responsibility To Stay Away From The Facility When Feeling Ill. Quality Control Plan And Quality Assurance Plan: 01 40 00 Quality Requirements Is Included In Its Entirety In This Contract. This Specification Is Brief But Very Informative And Enabling To Those Who Approach It As An Opportunity. Submittal Register (aka Submittal Log) Is Described In Quality Assurance Of The Above Specification, And The Project Manual At 01 33 23. Submittal Register Must List Each Submission Listed In Each And Every Specification. Because Each Project Is Different, Do Not Recycle Submittal Logs From Other Projects. (dis)approval Of A Submittal Never Constitutes A Change To The Quantity, Quality, Cost, Or Duration Of A Contract. The General Contractor Is Solely Responsible For Submitting And Delivering Complete And Compliant Work. Defective Work Shall Be Removed And Replaced At The Contractor S Expense. The Government Has The Right And Responsibility To Withhold Funds Equivalent To The Cost For The Government To Complete The Work Should The Contractor Fail To Promptly Act In Executing The Work Or Remedying Defective Work. To Help Prevent (unfortunately) Common Shortcomings And Mistakes With Submittal Preparation And Submission, As Well As Ensure That The Installation Of Systems Is Complete And Compliant, The Gc Shall Provide The Services Of At Least One Licensed Professional Engineer To Pre-review And Certify As Compliant All Submittals And Subsequent Systems Prior To Requests For Va Or Its Ae To Review For Compliance. For Projects Requiring Alteration Or Replacement Of Mechanical Systems, The Gc Consulting Engineer Is Required To Be A Licensed Mechanical Engineer. Similarly, For Projects With Significant Electrical Scope, Retain A Licensed Electrical Engineer. The Consulting Engineer May Be A Firm. Engaging A Verified Sdvosb Firm Is Always Encouraged. The Consulting Engineer (or Firm) Cannot Be The Ae Of-record Or Part Of Their Consulting Team. Upon Issuance Of Notice To Proceed, Gc Shall Immediately Submit To Va For Review And Information The Contact Information And Credentials Of The Contracted Consulting Engineer. Construction Progress Meetings: The Contractor S Project Manager And Field Supervisor Shall Provide On-site Weekly Construction Progress Meetings With The Cor For The Entire Period Of Performance. Include Preparation Of Meeting Agendas, And Subsequent Minutes Of The Meeting For Each Event Not Later Than 1 Day (next Business Day) After Each Meeting. Construction Progress Meeting Agenda S And Minutes Shall Include No Less Than: List Of Invitees/attendees, List Of Past/ongoing And New Issues Or Concerns, Indicate Days Remaining Per The Contract, Detail Any Safety Incidents, And Include Current Updated Copies Of The Rfi Log, The Shop Drawing Log, And A Detailed 3-week Look- Ahead And Utility Shutdown Schedule. Daily Reports: The Contractor Shall Provide A Daily Report Each Day, Along With Accompanying Digital Photos And Other Supporting Documents. The Daily Report Shall Include: List Of Issues Or Concerns, Days Remaining Per The Contract, Detail Regarding Any Safety Incidents, Detail Of Daily Safety Inspections (including Items Checked And Corrective Actions Taken), Notations Regarding Any Visitors To The Work Area. Use Of Va Form 10101 Contractor Production Report (fillable Pdf At Https://www.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/va10101.pdf) Is Required Each Day Even On Days With No Contractor Activity, Which Is What To Report On Such Days. Contractor May And Should Provide More Information Than Shown In The Standard Form, But The Standard Form Is Required. The Report Must Be Accompanied By Relevant Time And Date-stamped Photos Of Construction Progress Of Sufficient Quantity And Detail To Enable Viewers To Clearly See The Progress Of All Work To-date, All Issues Discovered (including Those Which Become The Subject Of Rfi S). Email The Va Form 10101 Contractor Production Report And Photos To The Cor Not Later Than 9 Am The Next Working Day. No Photography On Va Premises Is Allowed Without Written Permission Of The Cor. In No Case Shall The Gc Allow Any Team Member To Take Photographs With Patients, Visitors, Or Employees In The Picture. Acceptance And Closeout: Acceptance Criteria For The Work: Schedule Demonstration Of New Equipment And Systems At Least 21 Calendar Days In Advance With The Cor. Provide Factory Startup And Certification Of All Systems. Demonstrate The Operation Of The System. Newly Installed Water Or Medical Gas Piping And Distribution System Components Shall Be Flushed And Disinfected Prior To Being Placed In Service. Include Documenting Completion/certifications. Startup And Testing Of New Systems Or Equipment, Or Moving In Va Purchased Equipment Or Furnishings, Or Their Use, Does Not Constitute Any Form Of Acceptance (or Beneficial Occupancy). The Project Is Planned Around The Complete, Complaint, And Unconditional Fulfillment Of All Requirements Of The Contract Which Enable The Work To Be Complete By Definition. Please Work With Va To Expedite This Process. Closeout Records: Provide One Full-size, And One Half-size Printed Set Of As-built Drawings, As Well As Cd-rom Or Dvd-rom Media Containing A Complete Archive Of All Project Documents And Files, Including But Not Limited To: As-built Record Drawings Of The Installed Condition As Cad And Pdf Files. Approved Shop Drawings. Operations And Maintenance Manuals. Spare Parts Lists. All Photographs. All Daily Reports. All Communications. All Pay Applications. All Communication, Change, And Cost Data. All Safety Records. A Project Warranty For Construction Written By The General Contractor, Projected To Start Upon Final Acceptance By Va (typically Within A Business Week Of Receiving A Complete And Compliant Closeout Package). Where Manufacturer S Warranties Exceed One Year, Provide All Documentation Necessary For Va To Exercise Warranty Rights Beyond The Standard Gc Warranty. Where Specified, Such As With Roofing Systems, Provide The Warranty Written By The Manufacturer To Va For The Term Specified Or Greater (typically 20 Years). Note That Moving Furnishings Or Equipment Into The Space Does Not Constitute Occupancy Or Acceptance, However, Damage To Completed Work During These Activities Shall Be The Responsibility Of Va To Correct. Lien Waivers And Other Documents Required By The Contracting Officer. Part 5: Applicable Performance Standards All Work Shall Comply With All Va And Fhcc Policies Including And Not Limited To: Va Construction Safety And Va Infection Control Policies. Codes, Standards And Executive Orders (topic 1) Found At Http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/cpro.asp 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules With Long Lead Items (d/b/b Projects At Fhcc) 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 35 33 Infection Control Requirements 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 41 00 Regulatory Requirements 01 42 16 Definitions And Abbreviations Coordinating With Va-retained Commissioning Agent (cxa) And Architect-engineer (ae). Va Intends To Retain The Services Of An Independent Cxa. Ae Field-verification And Documentation Of Compliant Systems Remains An Essential Part Of Construction Period Services. The General Contractor Is Responsible For Communication And Cooperation With The Ae And Cxa And Enabling Compliant Execution Of Contracts. No Action Or Inaction By The Ae, Cxa, Va, Or Other Government Agencies Ever Relieves The Gc From Responsibility To Deliver 100% Of The Project Requirements As Specified And Designed. The General Contractor Shall Have A Competent Supervisory Person On Site At All Times When Any Worker(s) Or Subcontractor(s) Are Present. The General Contractor Is Also Required To Maintain On Site A Competent Site Safety And Health Officer (see 01 35 26 Safety Requirements When Any Worker(s) Or Subcontractor(s) Are Present. The Va Cor May, At His Or Her Discretion, May Allow The Competent Supervisory Person To Also Act At The Ssho, Based On Demonstrated Competency And Performance In The Two Roles. If Demonstrated Lack Of Competency Or Effectiveness In Either Role Is Observed, The Va Cor May Revoke The Privilege. Safety: Prior To Any Activity, Review The Following With All Project And Craft Team Leaders: 01 35 26 Safety Requirements. The Contractor Shall Provide A Proactive And Complaint Construction Safety And Accident Prevention Plan In Accordance With The Occupational Safety And Health Act, 01 35 26 Safety Requirements, And Site-specific Policies: All Persons Working On Any Electrical Systems Rated 50 Volts Or More Shall Have The Minimum Qualification As A State Licensed Master Electrician Or Registered Journeyman Electrician, And All Activities Shall Follow The Safe Work Practices In Compliance With Nfpa 70e Electrical Safety In The Workplace. 01 35 26 Safety Requirements Is Included In Its Entirety In This Contract. Each Contractor-employer Is Required To Be Solely Responsible For The Health And Safety Of Its Employees In Accordance With 29 Cfr 1910, 1926, & 1960 Of The Occupational Safety And Health Act Of 1970, As Amended. Because Each Contractor-employer Is Required To Be Solely Responsible For The Health And Safety Of Its Employees, Part Of A Compliant And Effective Safety Management Program Requires Each Employer To Plan And Implement Their Own Compliant Permit- Required Work Including Written Permits. Do Not Rely On, Or Request That Va Generate Required Permits Such As Hot Work Or Confined Space Documents. Prior To The Beginning Of Any Work, Fire Extinguisher(s) Complying With Nfpa 10 Shall Be Pedestal-mounted In The Work Area. Inspection Of The Work Area Includes Verification That Inspection Tags Are Current. Where Non-compliant, The Contractor May Be Required To Remove And Replace The Unit(s) Before Resuming Work Activity. All Work In Crawl Spaces Shall Be Planned And Carried Out As Osha Permit-required Confined Space. Immediately Stop Work And Notify The Cor If Asbestos Is Noticed Or Suspected In The Area Of Work. Exception: The Above Will Not Necessarily Apply To Areas Where The Documents Call For Abatement Activities. This Item Is Concerned With Unplanned Locations. Fire-seal All Penetrations Made Or Discovered Through Any Wall Or Floor Assembly With Ul Listed Fire-rated Products Or Systems. Infection Control: 01 35 33 Infection Control Requirements Is Included In Its Entirety In This Contract. Its Construct Is Enabling For Each Condition Experienced Through Each Phase Of The Work. The Following Are High-level Requirements Most Often Found Deficient During Inspections Yet Required. Prior To Any Activity, Review The Following With All Project Team Leaders: 01 35 33 Infection Control Requirements. Review And Comply With Containment Construction And Sequence Described In The Design And Specification Documents. Provide A Modular Dust-tight System Designed And Manufactured Specifically To Be Used As A Temporary Construction Isolation Barrier. Before The Start Of Work Provide Pressure Differential Monitoring System At The Entry Door To The Construction Area To Prove That The Construction Area Is Under Negative Pressure. Maintain Daily Logs Of Readings And Submit To The Cor Weekly. Remove At The Completion Of Construction. Walk-off Sticky Mats Are Required At All Times Inside And Outside All Entry / Exit Points To All Workspaces. Sticky Mats Must Be Changed At Least Once Per Shift, Or More As Required By The Construction Or Cor. Size Sticky Mats To Match The Width Of The Door Opening And Ensure That No Less Than 24 Depth Is Provided. Block Off All Hvac Return Ductwork And Louvers To Prevent Introduction Of Dust Into The Hvac System. 1) Where Existing Hvac Ducts Are Being Removed, Immediately, Permanently, And Compliantly Seal Off The Opening. Provide High-efficiency Particulate Air Filtration (hepa) Recirculating Air Equipment Inside The Workspace. Size The Air Filtration System Sufficiently Large Enough To Ensure That Negative Pressure Remains Effective When Doors Are Opened. When Working Above The Ceiling Outside Of The Work Area, Such As In A Corridor, Open Only One Ceiling Tile At A Time, And Provide Dust Containment Tent Or Portable Containment Cube, With Hepa Filtering Negative Air System To Seal The One Opening. Broom-sweep The Work Area At The End Of Each Day (or Shift During Days With Multiple Shifts). Provide Hepa Vacuum And Damp (not Wet) Mop Daily Where Broom Sweeping Creates Airborne Dust. Provide Fire-sealing Of All Existing Wall And Ceiling Openings In Area Of Work Needed To Allow The Hepa Filtration Equipment To Effectively Generate Negative Air Pressure Within The Work Area, With Respect To The Surrounding Area. Provide Hepa-filtered Vacuum Cleaning Of All Surfaces, And Damp Mop The Work Area Every Day. Do Not Allow Corrugated Carboard To Be Stored For Any Period Of Time Within The Hospital. Upon Arrival, Unpack, And Transfer All Products From Cardboard Containers To Sealed Plastic Containers, And Immediately Dispose Of The Cardboard Outside Of The Building. Part 6: Site-specific Requirements Project Number And The Contract Number In The Subject Line Of All Emails And Documents. Example: 556-23-101 Renovate B134-2c Clc , Or Simply 556-23-101 B134-2c And Then Specific Subject Such As Pay App, Rfi, Submittal, Meeting, Etc. Transmissions Deviating From This Focused And Simple Standard May Be Rejected, Or Simply Lost Because Recipients Could Not Readily-acquire Their Subject Or Importance Over The Plethora Of Ambiguous Emails Received Each Day. Comply With All Site-specific Requirements And Sops Including And Not Limited To: Key Policy, Badging Policy, Rules Of Behavior, And Smoking Policy. Normal Construction Work Hours Are 7:00 Am To 3:30 Pm Monday Through Friday. Normal Work Hours Can Be Modified Only By Written Approval Of The Cor, And At No Additional Cost To Va. No Work By The Contractor On Federal Holidays, And No Work On The Weekend When The Federal Holiday Is On The Respective Monday Or Friday. No Work In Stairs, Corridors, Lobbies, Or Other Interior / Exterior Public Areas Shall Be Performed During The Above-designated Work Hours. Any Work Including And Not Limited To Noise, Vibration, Dust, Odors, Core Drilling, Hammer- Drilling, Saw Cutting, Equipment Moving In Public Corridors, Soil Compaction Shall Be Performed During The Above-designated Work Hours Only. Crane Lifts, Or Any Work That Closes Drive Isles, Closes Building Entries, Or Closes Public Corridors Shall Be During Low Patient Times And Performed Between Saturday 6 Pm Through Midnight Concluding By 6 Pm On The Following Sunday. All Building Systems Shall Be Maintained In Full Operation At All Times: Request Utility System Shutdowns In Writing Not Less Than 21 Calendar Days In Advance And Scheduled With The Cor At Times Least Impacting Patient Care. Shutdown Work Shall Be During Low Patient Times And Performed Between Saturday 6 Pm Through Midnight Concluding By 6 Pm On The Following Sunday. Wherever Demolition Is Planned, Ceiling Tiles Are To Be Removed, Or The Sprinkler System Is To Be Disabled, Gc Shall First Provide Uniform Heat Detection Throughout The Work Area, Connected To The Existing Supervised Building Master Fire Alarm System, For The Duration Of The Work. Fire And Or Smoke Detection Devices Shall Be Provided Prior To Turnover And Acceptance. Deliveries, Parking, Elevators: Deliveries At The Dock: At Time Of Delivery: Provide Vehicle Information To The Va Police And Remove The Vehicle As Soon As Delivery Is Complete. Move Materials In Public Corridors During Low Patient Times Between 6 Pm Through 6 Am The Following Day. No Parking In The Va Garages. As Part Of The Mobilization Plan Submission, Indicate Where Workers Are To Park. Contractor Shall Use Freight Elevators. Do Not Move Materials And Employees In Passenger Elevators Without Written Approval Of The Cor, And Never Within Elevators Occupied By Staff Or Patients. The Mobilization Plan Submission Shall Indicate If And Where A Construction Dumpster Is Intended To Be Placed. The Contractor Shall Provide A Construction Dumpster With A Locked Safety Fence Surrounding It, At A Location Submitted To And Approved By The Cor. Pavement, Concrete Surfaces, And Landscaping Shall Be Protected From Damage Resulting From Delivery And Retrieval, Loading And Unloading, And Dumpster Weight. Construction Waste Diversion Reports Are Required For Every Dumpster Removed From Every Construction Site At Every Va Facility. Provide These Reports To Va Cor Immediately After The Waste Hauler Removes Each Dumpster To Comply With Va Gems Policy. No Trash, Used Packaging, Or Construction Spoils Shall Be Stored In The Work Area. Never Use Dumpsters Other Than Those Rented For This Work. Severe Penalties, Including Potential Criminal Charges May Be Levied For Use Of Government-rented Or Owned Containers, Or Those Of Other Contractors. Trash Removal From The Work Area Shall Be Within Gondolas Which Have Sealed Covers (completely Enclosed), And During Non-business Hours, Via The Freight Elevators. No On-site Office Or Storage Container Shall Be Allowed. Provide Just-in-time Delivery And Pickup. Coordinate With The Cor For Staging Within The Area Of Work. No Music Radios Within Work Areas. No Noise Generated Within The Work Area Can Be Allowed To Leave It. The Use Of Powder-actuated Fasteners Is Forbidden. Performing Demolition Using Motorized Equipment, Whether Tracked Or Wheeled, Pushed Or Driven, Is Forbidden. Two-way Communications Radios Are Allowed Where Transmit/receive Frequencies Will Not Disrupt Any Hospital System. Before Starting Work The Contractor Shall Give 21 Days Notice To The Cor So That Security Arrangements Can Be Provided For The Employees. This Notice Is Separate From Any Notices Required For Utility Shutdown Described Elsewhere In This Section. Va Reserves The Right To Close Or Shut Down The Project Site And Or Require Contractor Employees To Leave The Premises In The Event Of A Civil Emergency Or Operational Requirement. The Contractor May Return To The Site Only With The Written Approval Of The Cor. Compatible System Procurements Shall Include The Following: Locks And Keys: Temporary And Permanent Door Hardware Shall Be Compatible With Bestâ® 7-pin, G-keyway, Interchangeable Core. Prior To Commencement Of Work, The Contractor Shall Provide Va With Blank Cores; Quantity Matching The Number Of Openings Planned. Va Shall Then Provide Construction Coring, And A Key For Same To The General Contractor, Who Will Sign Acknowledgement And Receipt And Responsibility For The Key Until Returned To The Va Cor. Final Pinout And Keying Is Provided By Va. Exit Signs: All Exit Signs Shall Be City Of Chicago Approved Specification Red Letters On White Edge-lit Led Fixtures Continuously Illuminated 90 Mins. After Loss Of Power, Push-to- Test Switch And Led Pilot Light On The Housing, Available As Single Or Double-sided Models, And Meeting Ul924. Building Automation: Components, Programming And Start Up: Native Bacnet Communications Protocol For Building Automation And Control (bac) Connected To The Existing Johnson Controls Head End Equipment. 27 15 00 Communications Cabling (and Other Specifications Which Include Telecom Cabling): All New Telecom Cabling Shall Be Cat 6a Vs. 5e. Cat 6a Telecom Cable, Termination Punch-down T-568-(b.1, B.2, C.2, Etc.), Tested And Certified (submit Result To Cor), 6-port Modular Wall Jacks With Two Rj45 On Top And Bottom And Two Blanks In Middle. While Va Facilities Generally Do Not Include Plenum Return Spaces Above Ceilings, It Nonetheless Requires Plenum-rated Teledata Cabling Complying With Codes Pertaining To Plenum Environments. Sole Source Procurement, The Contractor Shall Provide Fully Functional Complete Systems, Including The Following Sole Source Procurements For The Following Special Systems: Fire Alarm: Components, Programming And Start Up Within The West Campus Is By Johnson Controls/simplex. Building Automation: Components, Programming And Start Up: Automated Logic Company Of Chicago. Proximity Card Reader And Door Lock Release Entry System: Components, Programming And Start Up: Enorman Patient Lift Systems And Components: Guldmann

Details: ***a0001 Is Attached*** A-e Services Are Being Procured In Accordance With The Selection Of Architects And Engineers Statute (public Law 92-582), Formerly Known As The Brooks Act, And Implemented In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 36.6. All Submissions Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Evaluation Criteria Listed Herein. The Government Will Not Pay, Nor Reimburse, Any Costs Associated With Responding To This Request. The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A Contract As A Result Of This Announcement. Firms Will Be Selected Based On Demonstrated Competence And Qualifications For The Required Work. The Naics Code For This Acquisition Is 541330 And The Applicable Small Business Size Standard Is $25.5m. The Area Of Consideration Is Restricted To A 500-mile Radius Of The Alexandria Va Health Care System (avahcs), 2495 Shreveport Hwy, 71n, Pineville, La 71360, In Which Either The A/e Firm S Primary Or Already Established Auxiliary/satellite Office Must Be Located. Note: The 500-mile Radius Will Be Measured By One Or More Of The Nationally Recognized Commercial Free On-line Mapping Services From The Primary Or Already Established Auxiliary/satellite Office Address To The Above Va Address (shortest Driving Distance Option). In-order To Use The Address Of An Already Established Auxiliary/satellite Office, The A/e Firm Must Have Employees Of Their Firm Who Are Currently (before And At The Time Of Sf330 Submission) Physically Located At The Auxiliary/satellite Office (a Home Of An Employee Does Not Meet The Requirement Of An Auxiliary/satellite Office) And Are On The A/e S Payroll Not Employees Of An Actual Or Proposed Subcontractor Or On The Payroll Of An Actual Or Proposed Subcontractor. Contract Award Procedure: The Proposed A/e Services Will Be Obtained By A Negotiated Firm-fixed Price Contract. Interested Parties Shall Ensure Current Licensing And Have A Current Registration In The System For Award Management (sam) Database At Https://www.sam.gov And The Sba Veteran S Small Business Database At Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) As Well As Have Submitted The Current Cycle Vets-4212 (formerly Called Vets-100) Report Per The Requirements Located At Https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212. Failure Of A Proposed Sdvosb To Be Certified By The Sba At The Time The Sf330 S Are Submitted Shall Result In Elimination From Consideration As A Proposed Contractor. Sdvosb Requirements: In Accordance With Va Notice Of Total Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-aside, A Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Agrees That, In The Performance Of The Contract, It Will Not Pay More Than 50 Percent Of The Amount Paid By The Government To It To Firms That Are Not Vip Listed Sdvosbs. Design Costs: All Offerors Are Advised That In Accordance With Vaar 836.606-71(a) The Total Cost Of The Architect Or Engineer Services Contracted For Shall Not Exceed 6 Percent Of The Estimated Cost Of The Construction Project Not Including Any Fees For Investigative Services, Special Consultant Services That Are Not Normally Available In Organizations Or Architects Or Engineers That Are Not Specifically Applied To The Actual Preparation Of Working Drawings Or Specifications Of The Project For Which The Services Are Required, Costs Of Reproducing Drawings And Specifications, Travel And Per Diem Allowances, Etc. Additionally, Far 52.236-22 Design Within Funding Limitations, Will Be Applicable To This Procurement Action. Design Limitation Costs Will Be Provided To The Most Highly Qualified Ae Firm Selected To Complete The Design. The Magnitude Of Construction (not Design) Of This Project Is Between $2,000,000 And $5,000,000. Selection Criteria: The Selection Criteria For This Acquisition Are Listed Below. Note: Each Evaluation Factor Below Is To Be Specifically Addressed Not Only Through The Submission Of The Sf330s But Also In Narrative Format To Clearly Show How Each Evaluation Factor Is Formally Addressed. Evaluation Factors Are Listed In Descending Order Of Importance: Professional Qualifications Necessary For The Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services; (far 36.602-1 (a)(1)) Provide Key Personnel, It Is Expected That The Individuals Identified As Key Personnel Will Be Performing Tasks Under The Resulting Contract. Include Resumes For Key Personnel Of Proposed Sub-consultants For All Engineering Disciplines: Electrical, Data Communication, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Environmental, Interior Design, Leed, Commissioning And Cost Estimating. Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Including, Where Appropriate, Experience In Energy Conservation, Pollution Prevention, Waste Reduction, And The Use Of Recovered Materials. Provide A Minimum Of Five (5) Similar Projects To Include Technical Capabilities In Design Quality Management Procedures, Computer-aided Design And Drafting/building Information Modeling, Equipment Resources, And Laboratory Requirements For The Firm And Any Proposed Subcontractors. In Addition, Provide Information Concerning The Effectiveness Of The Proposed Project Team (including Management Structure, Coordination Of Disciplines, Subcontractors, And Prior Working Relationships). (far 36.602-1 (a)(2)) Past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies, State & Local Agencies, And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules. Provide Information Concerning Superior Performance Ratings On Recently (last 5 Years From Date Of Qualification Submission For This Project) Completed Va Projects. (equivalent Medical/hospital Facility) As Well As The Reputation And Standing Of The Firm And Its Principal Officials With Respect To Professional Performance, General Management, And Cooperativeness. Provide Information Concerning Any Claims Against The Firm Because Of Any Issues To Include Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services. Identify Post-award Construction Services Previously Performed To Include: (a) Experience In Professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period, (b) Reviews Of Construction Submittals, (c) Support In Answering Requests For Information During The Construction Period, And (d) Support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work And Reviewing/providing Cost Estimates. Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time To Include The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines To Perform The Work (in The Required Time). Include Current Workload, Projected Workload For The Next 12 Months, And Key Personnel S Availability Over The Next 12 Months. Location In The General Geographical Area Of The Project And Knowledge Of The Locality Of The Project (to Include Knowledge Of Geological Features, Climate Conditions, And Local Construction Methods That Are Unusual Or Unique).â Explain How Location In The General Geographical Area Of The Project And Knowledge Of The Locality Of The Project Was Obtained. Identification Of, And Commit To, The Use Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses, Veteran-owned Small Businesses, And Other Types Of Small Businesses As Subcontractors. List Percentage Of Work To Be Performed By Sdvosbs And Other Size Businesses To Be Utilized Subcontractors. List Percentage Of Work To Be Performed By Sdvosbs And Other Size Businesses To Be Utilized. Submittal Requirement: This Project Is A 100% Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb) Concerns Under Vaar 852.219-73, Va Notice Of Total Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-aside (dec 2009). All Original Standard Form (sf) 330 Packages And Narrative Information Shall Be Submitted By Email Only To Jb Herbst At The Following Email Address: Jennings.herbst@va.gov All Sf 330 Submissions Shall Be Clearly Marked With The Subject Line Displaying The Solicitation Number 36c25623r0084. The Sf330 May Be Downloaded From Www.gsa.gov/forms. Completed Sf330 S Shall Include The Primary Firms, Subcontractor Firms, And Any Consultants Expected To Be Used On The Project. All Submissions Shall Be In Black And White No Color Submissions Please. Firms That Meet The Requirements Listed In This Announcement Are Invited To Submit An Email Copy Of The Completed Sf330 Including Parts I And Ii As Described Herein To The Above Email Address No Later Than 2:00pm Local (ct) On Thursday, 07/14/2023. Late Submission/proposal Rules Found In Far 15.208 Will Be Followed For Submittals/proposals Not Received By The Exact Date And Time Listed Above So Please Do Not Wait Until The Last Minute To Submit Your Sf330s Qualification Packages In The Event Of A Firm S Email Or Internet Connectivity Issues Which Are Not Considered To Be Excusable Delays. Interested Firms Shall Address Each Of The Seven (7) Selection Criteria In Their Sf330 S And Additional Documents/submittals. Interested Firms Shall Limit The Narrative Information To Support All Seven (7) Evaluation Factors To Ten (10) Pages Total (beyond The Sf330s). Any Additional Narrative Information Past Ten (10) Pages Total Will Not Be Considered. Failure To Provide Narrative Information To Support Each Of The Seven (7) Evaluation Factors May Negatively Affect The Interested Firms Factor(s) Rating And Subsequently Their Overall Rating And Standing. This Is Not A Request For Proposal. There Are No Solicitation Documents Available. This Is A Request For Sf330 S Architect/engineer Qualifications Packages Only. Any Requests For A Solicitation Will Not Receive A Response. This Requirement Is Subject To Availability Of Funds.