Z1DA--Tuckpointing 506-26-202

documents shall be included with the bid submission: (1) An original, completed, signed and dated SF 1442 Offer page ( wet ink signature ). (a) An original completed Bid Schedule if one is provided - otherwise the lump sum bid amount for the entire project is entered in block 17 of the SF1442 Offer page. Failure to provide a properly completed and signed original offer could result in the bid being determined non-responsive and rejected. EMAILED, FAXED, OR DELIVERY BY ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS IS NOT AUTHORIZED. (2) Acknowledgment of all amendments that are issued by one of the following methods: a)Completing block 19 of the SF1442 by entering and acknowledging all issued amendments or; b)Completing blocks 15a, b, and c of each issued amendment and including with the bid submission. Failure to acknowledge an Amendment or Amendments could (case dependent) result in the bid being determined non-responsive and rejected. (3) An original completed and signed SF 24 Bid Bond or other allowable Bid Security. Failure to provide acceptable bid security in the proper amount, form, and content shall result in the bid being determined non-responsive and shall be rejected. (4) Completed Annual Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.204-8) (JAN 2025)(DEVIATION). It is highly recommended that bidders complete their Representations and Certifications online at WWW.SAM.GOV. (5) Completed Contractor Experience Modification Rate (EMR) Certification documents (see solicitation attachments for the form). (6) Completed VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION). (see solicitation attachments for certification document to complete and return with offer) Failure to provide a correctly completed certification cited in paragraph (6) above shall result in the proposal/offer being determined non-responsive and shall be rejected. (7) Any and all other documentation required by the solicitation. Bidders are wholly responsible for insuring and verifying their offer and all required bid documents are received at the office designated in block 8 of the SF 1442 by the date and time specified in block 13a. of the SF 1442 (subject to amendment). ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION INFORMATION PROJECT No. 506-26-202 SCOPE OF WORK STATEMENT: The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, and other resources required for the items described in detail in the General Requirements paragraphs to complete the Tuckpointing, 506-26-202 at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan for repointing of Building 1W, Building 1E and Building #28 as required by specifications and drawings. Also to include removal of exterior metal wall panel, and removal and replace the existing flashing and reinstall the exterior metal wall panel. WAGE DETERMINATION: Department of Labor General Decision Number MI20250100 dated 12/12/2025 is included as an attachment to solicitation and is applicable to any resultant contract. If necessary, subsequent revisions will be posted to the solicitation via amendment prior to bid opening. Revision may also be applicable prior to any contract award. Wage decisions are available at Wage Determinations Online (WDOL) at https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations . REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI): To obtain clarifications and/or additional information concerning the solicitation requirements, specifications and/or drawings, or any other issue pertaining to the advertisement for bids, submit a written RFI utilizing the RFI Form attached to this solicitation and send via email to the attention of Contract Specialist Leland.Ruedel@va.gov. The subject line of the email must read RFI # 36C25026B0019 Project 506-26-202 Tuckpointing. RFIs related to the project technical documents must be specific identifying section, paragraph and page no. of the specifications or cite the drawing number and must be in question format. RFIs related to the solicitation or other related documents shall refer to the specific provision, clause, etc. All RFIs submitted shall include the solicitation number and title, contractor name, city, state, telephone, email address, date submitted, and the RFI question(s). RFI responses will be posted to the original solicitation located at in amendment format. Deadline for submission of RFIs for this solicitation is February 19, 2026. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted nor returned. TYPE OF SET-ASIDE THIS SOLICITATION IS A TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (SDVOSB) SEE VAAR CLAUSE 852.219-73 FOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. DATABASE REGISTRATION INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION: The System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov is the Official U.S. Government system that consolidated the capabilities of the Central Contractor Registration (CCR including FedReg), Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Federal Acquisition Regulations require that federal contractors wishing to do business with the Government and bid on work shall have an active registration in SAM. The offeror shall have an active registration in SAM at the time of offer submission otherwise the Contracting Officer shall deem the offeror s bid non-responsive to the solicitation requirements (see FAR 52.204-7 for complete SAM registration requirements). THE EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM (EPLS): To ensure that the individuals or businesses providing services under the contract have not engaged in fraud or abuse regarding Sections 1128 and 1128A of the Social Security Act regarding federal health care programs, the contractor is required to check the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) located at https://sam.gov for each person or business providing services under this contract. During the performance of this contract the Contractor is prohibited from using any individual or business listed on the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities. VETS-4212 REPORTING REQUIREMENT: Contractors are required to submit a required annual Form VETS-4212, Federal Contractor Veterans' Employment Report in all cases where the contractor or subcontractor has received an award of $150,000 or more in any fiscal year. Contracting Officers are prohibited from awarding a contract to a contractor that has not submitted a required VETS-4212 Report with respect to the preceding fiscal year if the contractor was subject to the reporting requirement of 38 U.S.C. 4212(d). Submit this report as soon as possible, if not already submitted, to avoid delays in the contract award process. For more information on this requirement and/or for completing the web-based reporting form, visit the following website https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212. See FAR provision 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements (FEB 2016) under the Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors, and FAR clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) found in the General Conditions section of the solicitation. BONDING INFORMATION BID GUARANTEE: A bid guarantee is required in an amount not