PROJECT 675-23-103, Bid-Build (BB) Update Lake Nona Canteen   2

36C24825R00036 Page 1 of Page 51 of 51 Page 1 of Proposals shall be submitted to the following email no later than the time listed on the front of the SF 1442 or as modified by amendment to the solicitation: Point of Contact: Michael Zorzi, Contract Specialist E-mail: michael.zorzi@va.gov Phone: (561) 876-0797 Elizabeth Romero, Contracting Officer E-mail: elizabeth.romero@va.gov Phone: (407) 399-7526 I. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: FAR Ref 36.204(f) Between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. 2. SITE VISIT: A site visit for this requirement is scheduled to occur on 04/14/2025. Participants are to meet at 3:00 PM EST, at the Orlando VA Healthcare System, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827 at the Canteen. 3. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFIs): Questions shall be submitted by the prime contractor, through email to the Point of Contact listed above. No questions by telephone will be accepted. The cutoff for submission of questions is 10:00 AM EST, 04/14/2025. Question subject email(s) should include SOLICITATION NO. 36C24825R0036, Project 675-23-103, Update Lake Nona Canteen . 4. Prospective vendors shall provide their proposal via e-mail to michael.zorzi@va.gov and CC elizabeth.romero@va.gov in any of the following formats: .pdf, .docx, or .doc to the issuing office address identified above (8 Megabyte File Size Limitation). 5. SDVOSB Verification All interested offerors must be registered in the System Award Management SAM.GOV and must be certified SDVOB and verified in SBA s VetCert program database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/). 6. WAGE DETERMINATION: Wages for all contractors and subcontractors must comply with Davis Bacon Wage Determinations. The current determination is DBA FL20250218 03/14/2025. Be advised the determination that is current at the time of the Contract award is the determination that will apply to the project. Current determinations are always available at: https://wdolhome.sam.gov/. 7. LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (Reference Contract Clause VAAR 852.219-75 for further information): By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror agrees that in performance of the contract, the concern will perform at least fifteen (15) percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees. 8. SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS AND EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATE (EMR) a. All Offerors shall submit with their proposal a completed Attachment 4, which supplies the Government information pertaining to your firm s past Safety and Environmental record. A submitted Attachment 4 represents a certification of your firm s past Safety and Environmental record identifying serious, willful, or repeat violations from OSHA or any EPA violations within the last 3 years. Please attach an explanation for any violations. b. All Offerors shall submit information regarding their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR) equal to or less than 1.0. This information shall be obtained from the offeror s insurance company and be furnished on the insurance carrier s letterhead. c. Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide their EMR rating on insurance letterhead must obtain a rating from the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (N1CCI) by completing/submitting form ERM-6 and providing the rating on letterhead from NCCI. Include this letter with the completed Attachment C. Note: Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide EMR rating on insurance letterhead from the states or territories of CA, DE, MI, NJ, ND, OH, PA, WA, WY, and PR shall obtain their EMR rating from their state-run worker s compensation insurance rating bureau. d. A Determination of Responsibility will be accomplished for the apparent awardee prior to processing the award. The information provided, along with other information obtained from Government systems, such as the OSHA and EPA online inspection history databases will be used to make the Determination of Responsibility.

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to undertake a construction project titled 'Update Lake Nona Canteen' at the Orlando VA Healthcare System, located at 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827. The mission of the VA is to provide high-quality healthcare services to veterans. This contract aims to enhance the facilities at the Lake Nona Canteen, ensuring that it meets modern standards while minimizing disruption to ongoing services.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision necessary for the construction project. Specific tasks include:

- Replacing approximately 20,000 square feet of flooring;
- Repairing water-damaged walls in the kitchen's cart wash area;
- Renovating a portion of the kitchen to reconfigure office space and existing dish machine room canteen space.

All work must be performed according to the provided design drawings and specifications without impacting patient care. Work hours are restricted to 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM to avoid interference with normal clinic functions. The contractor must also ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain cleanliness on-site by hauling away debris daily.

Period of Performance
The contract performance period is mandatory negotiable, requiring completion within 540 calendar days after receiving a Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Place of Performance
All construction activities will take place at the Orlando VA Healthcare System, specifically at the Lake Nona facility located at 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827.