Z1JZ--570-26-227 - Halls and Walls, Building 1 5th and 6th Floors

attaching to the SF 1442 Offer page. One (1) Documentation of Safety & Environmental Record and Documentation of Experience Modification Rate (EMR) (See below instructions). One (1) bid bond guarantee. Electronic submission of the Bid Guarantee via email is authorized. Bid Guarantee part must include an electronic copy of the bid guarantee scanned in a manner that the raised seal is clearly visible. A bid guarantee must be submitted in a form of bid bond by the proposal submission due date and time. This solicitation contains brand name only requirement. The successful offeror must deliver brand name Programming and controls, Fire Alarm System, PIV Card Reader System, and Pneumatic Tube as specified in the brand name justification document attached. Please see brand name justification for details which is attached. Offerors are responsible for ensuring and verifying their price and all required documents are received at the email address designated in block 8 of the SF 1442 Solicitation and by the date and time specified in block 13A of the SF 1442 Solicitation (subject to amendment). Any exception to the terms and conditions of this request for proposal will result in a nonresponsive proposal. PROPOSALS ARE TO BE SENT TO: One (1) electronic copy via email of the proposal are to be sent to arrive on or before the due date/time at the following email addresses: jose.hernandez1@va.gov and Alison.Weinstein@va.gov Offerors shall send (1) electronic copy via (email shall be less than 10MB) of the technical proposal, price proposal, and the bid guarantee to arrive on or before the due date/time. The subject line of the email shall read: "Solicitation 36C26126R0047 - Project No. 570-26-227 - Halls and Walls, Building 1 5th and 6th Floors Send the email to Jose Hernandez, Contracting Officer: jose.hernandez1@va.gov and Contracting Specialist: Alison Weinstein, Email: Alison.Weinstein@va.gov NOTE: Faxed proposals are not permitted under any circumstances. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI): To obtain clarifications and/or additional information concerning the contract requirements or specifications, submit a written RFI utilizing the attached RFI Form included in this solicitation, which is to be sent via email to jose.hernandez1@va.gov and Alison.Weinstein@va.gov. See RFI form for specifics. RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format, which will posted/e-mailed to all concerned. Deadline for submission of all RFIs for this solicitation is May 28, 2026, at 10:00AM PT. No questions will be answered after this date/time unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. PROPOSAL DUE DATE SCHEDULE: Proposal volumes and the electronic copy are due by the date and time set for the receipt of proposal shown in Block 13 of the SF 1442. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: Proposals received after June 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT may be rejected. Per VAAR 852.219-75 requires the formal certification must be completed, signed, and returned with the offeror's bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award. Offeror shall be verified as SDVOSB to be eligible for an award in VETCert database at: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ in accordance with VAAR 819.7003 - Eligibility. A proposal will be rejected and will not be considered for an award if offeror's SDVOSB/VOSB status cannot be verified at the time of submission of proposal and prior to award. Any exception to the terms and conditions of this Request for Proposal (RFP) will result in a nonresponsive proposal. Failure to provide a technical proposal and a definitive price or conditioned price will result in a nonresponsive proposal. Receipt of a Technical and Price Proposal must be in accordance with terms and conditions of this RFP. Offerors must acknowledge (in writing only) amendments to this solicitation, otherwise a proposal may be determined non-responsive. SITE VISIT: Potential Offerors are strongly encouraged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performing construction services. Failure to inspect the site shall not constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. See Provision 52.236-27 for information regarding the project pre-proposal site visit. This will be the only opportunity for potential offerors to visit the site. All potential offerors, subcontractors, and suppliers are strongly encouraged and expected to attend the pre-offer site visit. BID GUARANTEE: Electronic submission of the Bid Guarantee via email is authorized and required. Bid Guarantee part must include an electronic copy of the bid guarantee scanned in a manner that the raised seal is clear and fully visible. A bid guarantee must be submitted in a form of bid bond by the proposal submission due date and time. PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BONDS: Bid Bonds, Payment Bonds, and Performance Bonds are required. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: N/A Not Applicable WAGE DETERMINATION APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT: General Decision Number: CA20260007 Dated 01/23/2026 PER VHA DIRECTIVE 7715 (06 April 2017) SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD AND EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATE (EMR): To be eligible for consideration and award, the contractor shall have no more than three serious, or one repeat, or one willful OSHA or EPA violation(s) in the past 3 years and have an EMR of equal to or less than 1.0. All contractors shall submit the following information pertaining to their past Safety & Environmental Record and EMR with their proposal. SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD: A self-certification on company letterhead that the contractor has no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or any EPA violation(s) in the past three years. EMR: All contractors shall submit information regarding their current EMR. This information shall be obtained from the contractor s insurance carrier and be furnished on the insurance carrier s letterhead. Must have an EMR of equal to or less than 1.0. PRIVACY TRAINING: All workers regardless of project length must take VA Privacy Training which will be coordinated after project award with the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). TRAINING: All employees of the general contractor and subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified construction safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by the COR with input from the ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) team. The General Contractor s Competent Person/Superintendent shall have completed the 30-hour OSHA certified construction safety course. Documentation of training shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval prior to any work being performed. No ID badge will be issued to an employee who does not provide this documentation. There shall be no exceptions to this requirement. PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY: Contractors to the Department of Veteran Affairs may be unintentionally exposed to sensitive information. Information may be overheard, seen on documents or electronic devices, or observed that could potentially violate the p