SOLICITATION NOTICE
Z -- 554-21-704 EHRM NextGen WiFi
- Notice Date
- 11/27/2023 6:06:43 AM
- Notice Type
- Solicitation
- NAICS
- 236220
— Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Contracting Office
- NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259) Greenwood Village CO 80111 USA
- ZIP Code
- 80111
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25924Q0007
- Response Due
- 12/27/2023 9:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 03/26/2024
- Point of Contact
- Jason M Rankin (CS), Contract Specialist
- E-Mail Address
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Jason.Rankin@va.gov
(Jason.Rankin@va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SDVOSBC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- Project Name: EHRM Installation of NextGen Wifi - Denver, CO Project Number: 554-21-704 1.0 OBJECTIVE The Department of Veterans Affairs has a requirement to install new Wireless Access Points in the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center as part of the Electronic Healthcare Records Modernization (EHRM) effort. The AT&T NextGen WiFi Contractor is responsible for the bulk of the work under a separate OI&T contract. 2.0 STATEMENT OF WORK Contract includes all of the material, labor and equipment required to complete the work described below. Contractor shall install Cat 6A cabling, conduit, including junction boxes, and fire stopping, as shown in the attached drawings. Existing conduit paths, penetrations, and cable trays may be utilized to the degree possible, otherwise new pathways must be installed. Contractor shall terminate, test, and label all cabling in coordination with VA Electronic Technicians and OI&T staff, and shall install new access points. Access points will be provided by the VA, however biscut jacks, jumpers, and mounting brackets/hardware to be provided by contractor. Full electronic listing of all AP s, locations, MAC addresses, etc. to be provided upon completion. Contractor shall field verify all pathways, run lengths, conduit and penetration fill percentages, etc. 3.0 GENERAL All work performed under this contract shall conform to all VA drawings, specifications, standards, as well as OSHA, AIA Construction Guidelines, Joint Commission Environment of Care Standards, and other applicable building codes. The Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires strict adherence to the Code of Federal Regulations 29, Part 1926. This includes the requirement that the contractor have a Competent Person on the job at all times (must have a 30-hour OSHA card). Documentation of these requirements shall be submitted and approved prior to performing the work. Contractor shall submit a project Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) / Accident Prevention Plan (APP) that must be reviewed by VA Safety prior to work beginning. This plan shall detail fire safety, construction, and health-related safety measures, in addition to providing necessary training records for all employees for the previous year. A company standard or boilerplate safety plan will not be acceptable plan should be specific to the site/project, and contain a detailed hazard analysis for each element of construction to be performed such as an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) or Job Hazard Analysis (JHA). The Contractor is responsible for protection of existing finishes, and VA property, furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) located in all areas where contract work being performed, as well as along paths of travel to and from these areas. Both exterior and interior finishes and property must be maintained. The contractor is liable for any damage to VA property during the course of the contract, and all tasks accomplished by the Contractor personnel will be performed to preclude damage or disfigurement. If contract work is anticipated to cause damage or issue other than what is covered within the scope of work, the contractor shall notify and discuss with he COR prior to commencing work if possible. Contractor will report any damage or disfigurement to these items when caused by the Contractor s personnel; any necessary repairs/replacement will be coordinated with the COR. 4.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT Based on the above list of work items, the general contractor selected must complete, maintain, and submit the following documentation and adhere to the following managerial requirements: Construction schedule including sequencing, durations and critical path. Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) with an emphasis on tasks to be performed during the work. Maintain site supervision by a competent individual(s) with OSHA-30 certificates. OSHA-30 certified technician shall be onsite anytime work is being performed. Manage job-site access and security. The Contractor shall assign the appropriate quantity and type of personnel to successfully complete all functions specified in this SOW and obtain VA identification badges for all employees as necessary (typically personnel that will be onsite for longer than 5 days). Contractor shall consider lead-time for badge procurement as approximately 2-4 weeks from initial appointment. The Contractor shall maintain throughout the life of the contract, a current list of technicians and their credentials available for inspection by the Government at any time. Shall host regular project update meetings (weekly/bi-weekly, as discussed with he COR) including distribulted notes/minutes after each meeting. 5.0 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS VA Specification sections: 00 01 10 Table of Contents 01 00 00 General Requirements 01 33 23 Shop Drawings Product Data Samples 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 07 84 00 Firestopping 27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling Project Drawings: AP Location Drawing 6.0 CODE & REGULATION COMPLIANCE The Contractor shall comply with public laws and statutes including all changes and amendments to federal, state and local environmental statutes and regulations in effect the date of issuance of this delivery order, including applicable portions of the documents cited in the basic contract and below: NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities Code NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Architectural Barriers Act & VA Barrier Free Design Standard International Code Council (ICC): IBC: International Building Code Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA) International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO): UBC: Uniform Building Code 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act / OSHA requirements 7.0 SUBMITTALS Contractor shall submit the following prior to beginning scope of work: Project schedule with sequencing, durations, phasing, and cost loading within 10 working days of Notice to Proceed (NTP), and monthly with invoices. Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) SSSP to be submitted to VA Safety staff and COR for review 10 working days after issuance of NTP. SSSP to be reviewed and commented by VA Safety staff and COR prior to start of construction activities. Construction Demolition/Removal Plan Inspection reports, manufacturer approval certificates, and warranties as noted in specifications. Penetration and or hot work permits as necessary. Manufacturer and construction warranties as noted in specifications. Project Schedule including sequencing and durations. SOV Schedule of Values The schedule will be provided to COR 10 working days prior to start of the work. Site superintendent OSHA-30, and tradesmen/laborer OSHA-10 certificates. OSHA-30 certified technician shall be onsite anytime work is being performed. Material Submittals Submit for COR approval Manufacturer s specifications for all materials and equipment planned for installation. Inspection reports, manufacturer approval certificates, and warranties as noted in specifications. Technical literature and/or descriptions of all materials, equipment and tools proposed for use by the Contractor shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer or his/her designee for approval prior to contract start and whenever a change is required. All Contractor-furnished materials, equipment and tools used shall be standard products all manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such items. The Contractor shall secure all materials. The Government assumes no liability for loss of or damage to Contractor-owned property held upon Government premises. 8.0 RESOURCES The Government will not furnish any resources for the fulfillment of the work required under this contract other than electricity for area where work is being conducted. Under this contract, the contractor must provide all tools, equipment, materials, transportation, professional expertise, personnel, supervision, and for testing and maintenance required for completion of this contract. Contractor shall provide all necessary parts and equipment to complete the objective of this contract in accordance with manufacturer specifications. All new equipment including parts and labor shall be preapproved by the COR. Prices for parts shall be invoiced at no more than 10% above contractor s costs, including shipping and handling. Verification of contractor s cost shall be included with all invoices. Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment to perform the work required. Technical literature and/or descriptions of all materials, equipment and tools proposed for use by the Contractor shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer or his/her designee for approval prior to contract start and whenever a change is required. All Contractor-furnished materials, equipment and tools used shall be standard products all manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such items. The Contractor shall secure all materials. The Government assumes no liability for loss of or damage to Contractor-owned property held upon Government premises. The Contractor shall instruct his/her personnel in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions which preclude the waste of utilities which shall include but not necessarily be limited to: Lights shall be used only in areas where and at the time when work is actually being performed unless otherwise directed. Contractor s personnel will not adjust mechanical equipment controls for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Government telephones shall not be used for personal reasons or for any toll or long-distance calls 9.0 ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS The VA reserves the right to dispute completion of contract scope if contract work is found not in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, is not satisfactorily executed, or if the system is not properly tested and inspected to achieve certification. All work completed by the Contractor must be reviewed and approved by the VA. 10.0 SAFETY AND FIRE PREVENTION In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall take such safety precautions as necessary to protect the lives and health of occupants of the building. The Contractor shall immediately correct any fire and safety deficiencies caused by his/her personnel. If the Contractor fails or refused to correct deficiencies promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or any part of the work and hold the contractor in default of the contract. The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, State and local safety and fire regulations and codes which are in effect at the beginning of the contract. The contractor shall keep abreast of and comply with changes in these requirements and codes applicable to the contract. The requirements include but are not limited to, those found in Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) statutes and regulations, such as applicable provisions of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1910 and 1926. Contractor is solely responsible for determining the legal requirements that apply to activities, and shall ensure safe and healthful working conditions for its employees The Contractor s personnel shall follow applicable facility policies concerning fire/disaster programs. All materials and equipment will be removed from the facility or stored properly at the end of the workday and secured during the workday. Under no circumstances will the Contractor allow for any equipment to be left unattended for any length of time. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local legal requirementsregarding workers health and safety. Contractor shall assume the responsibility to guard against causing of fires and/or explosions and to protect Government Property. The Contractor shall perform the work in a manner consistent with the area security and fire safety regulations especially with regard to exits and exit way access. Utility shutdowns shall notcompromise security, communication or fire safety for occupants. No flammable liquids shall be stored or used in the medical center. The necessary number and appropriate types of portable fire extinguishers are required per National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 10 and NFPA 241. Contractor shall keep certification onsite at all times of extinguisher inspections. The Contractor shall receive from the COR a permit for all cutting, welding, and soldering 24 hours in advance. All permits shall be prominently displayed during all construction. All necessary precautions shall be taken by the contractor to prevent accidental operation of any existing smoke detectors or sprinkler heads. The Contractor shall assume responsibility of environmental protection of all material storage. 10.1 ACCIDENT PREVENTION Precaution shall be exercised at all times for the protection of persons (including employees) and property. These shall include, but not be limited to, the installation of adequate safety guards and protective devices for all equipment and machinery, whether used in the performance of work or permanently installed as part of the work. Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws relating to safety precautions, including the safety regulations of the Division of Industrial Safety, Department of Industrial Regulations of the state. 10.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION The Contractor is responsible for daily cleanup of all areas affected by its work. Areas in use or affected shall be returned to condition in which they were turned over or initially found. VA Housekeeping shall not be dispatched for cleaning associated with contractor work. The Contractor shall take every precaution in preserving flooring, finishes, equipment, and furniture in areas of work. The Contractor shall repair or replace any damage incurred during its work at their expense. Contractor shall use freight elevators for transmission of materials and personnel. Contractor shall take every precaution in preserving the elevators, including the hoist way and lobby doors, interior finishes, and shall conduct all good practices in observing lifting and motor components tolerances. Any damage incurred to any elevator component due to negligence will be repaired at expense of the contractor, within the work day of incurred damage. 11.0 WORK STANDARDS AND ICRA/ILSM Work site shall be free of debris and returned to original condition upon completion of preventative maintenance or repairs. All work is to be performed in areas used daily by facility patients and staff. Contractor will take suitable measures to control all material and equipment to produce a minimum of interference in facility routine. All work shall be performed in a safe and prudent manner. Contractor shall coordinate all closures of rooms with COR who will coordinate with VA-Chiefs. Contractor shall so perform all work as to offer the least possible obstruction and inconvenience to staff, patients and shall have under construction, no greater amount of work than can be completed promptly and properly with due regard to the rights of staff and patients. Any person the COR may deem incompetent or disorderly shall be promptly removed from the facility and not be allowed to return for the duration of the agreement. The Contractor shall comply with an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) which will be developed with the COR and the Infection Control Practitioner. Multiple ICRA s may be necessary to address specific risks at various stages of the project and must be approved prior to proceeding on each phase. VA anticipates an overall ICRA level I for this project. 12.0 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REPORTING The Contractor shall maintain hazardous material inventories and material safety data sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous materials (as defined in CFR 1910.120, 40 CFR s 355, 370, & 372) to be stored and used on this Medical Center. Hazardous materials must be inventoried when received and at the project s completion. The amounts used shall be maintained for the project duration, and for the calendar year (ending 31 December). Hazardous Materials Inventories, Material Safety Data Sheets and material quantities used shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval. In the event of a spill, Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer s Representative as well as the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the expense of any cleanup of such spill, and the cleanup shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of 40 CFR Part 761. Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) is not present in the workspace. If contractor locates suspected ACM in addition to material noted in report, they shall contact the COR immediately for further direction. If any ACM is disturbed or becomes friable due to contractor actions, the construction site shall be shut down until and contractor shall provide appropriate containment at their own expense. In addition, contractor shall be responsible for all abatement and disposal of affected material at their own expense, only after which the job site shall be reopened for continued work. In the event of an ACM disturbance event, the COR shall be immediately notified and shall provide specifications on asbestos abatement. 13.0 HOURS OF WORK All construction activities shall be conducted during normal business hours Monday thru Friday from 0700 hrs. to 1600 hrs. (as coordinated with the COR) excluding Federal Holidays and any other day declared a federal holiday by the President of the United States listed below. Contractor s work shall not interfere with the functions of the facility during weekends. Barricades, ICRA containment provisions shall be arranged to allow patients and staff unimpeded acces (including wheelchairs and patient beds where applicable) to services and resources within the facility. New Year s Day Martin Luther King Jr s Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the National Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National Holiday by the U.S. Government. If work requires after hours work due to operational concerns or ICRA constraints, then Contractor shall inform COR seven (7) days in advance. All work shall be scheduled and performed within the date and time approved by the COR, in conjunction with the department occupying the space served by this equipment. 14.0 BADGES AND PARKING All Contractor personnel are required comply with VAAR 852.273-74 (Available online at VA Technical Information Library) which covers the following requirements: Background checks, and the wearing of identification (I.D.) badges issued by the VA RMRVAMC while on VA property. Contractor must acquire PIV badge for all staff onsite prior to work beginning. Failure of the background check may result in specific personnel not being allowed to work on VA premises and the Contractor will need to provide replacement personnel. Contractor to take into account lead-time on PIV Badging process. It is the responsibility of the Contractor s personnel to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. The designated parking area will be specified by COR upon award of contract. 15.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS The Government reserves the right to accept or reject Contractor s staff for cause. All inspectors/testers shall hold current OSHA 10/30 certification and membership. Documentation of this to be submitted by the Contractor to the COR prior to beginning project work. A competent person with OSHA 30 certification must be on site at all times. The Contractor shall have a back-up technician in the event the primary technician is unable to perform his/her duties. The Contractor will ensure that their personnel and subcontractor personnel meet the privacy standards as set forth by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) with respect to personal and confidential information that they may come upon. All personnel required to hold OSHA 10 certification as a minimum. 15.1 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS Supervision: The Contractor shall specify a Project Manager who will have responsibility for performance of contract services. The Project Manager shall be competent to supervise all aspects of contract and shall be available on-site during performance of contract work. The Contracting Officer shall be notified in writing of the names of the Project Manager and of changes in personnel appointed to fulfill this function or in the absence of the Contractor, act for the Contractor as the Contractor s Representative. 16.0 QUALITY CONTROL The Contractor shall have a quality control program to assure the requirements of this contract are provided as specified. The Contractor and COR will inspect the work. Deficiencies will be noted and corrected before beginning work in another area. Any damage done by Contractor will also be noted and corrected by the Contractor within 2 working days. Damage causing an immediate impact on the environment of the hospital shall be corrected immediately. 17.0 ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS Completed work will be to the entire satisfaction of the VA and the COR shall be the sole judge as to its acceptability. Any work not acceptable to the COR, shall be immediately, at Contractor s own expense, refashioned to an acceptable level. 18.0 MEETINGS A Pre-Bid meeting and site walk will be held at a date and time specified by the CO/COR to review scope, of service, site, and requirements with perspective contractors, and provide answers to any questions. Contractor and/or Sub-contractors shall attend a pre-bid walkthrough of the work before submitting a bid. VA reserves the right to reject any bidder not attending the Pre-Bid. The date and time of this walkthrough will be determined by the CO and COR. Contractor and/or subcontractors shall be responsible for making any clarification requests that arise at the pre-bid walkthrough directed to the CO prior to the bidding of the work. 19.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Period of performance including lead time for materials and submittals: one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days from NTP. 20.0 ACCESS TO SITE The COR shall provide the Contractor access to all buildings and rooms required in the provisions of this contract. The Contractor shall notify the COR when leaving these areas. The Contractor and all personnel shall comply with the security clearance or access controls of areas within the Medical Center. In the event that the Contractor has to obtain access to areas that require special security precautions, the COR will arrange for access. 21.0 RECORDS MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS This clause applies to all contractors whose employees create, work with, or otherwise handle Federal records, as defined below: Federal Record as defined in 44 U.S.C. 3301, includes all recorded information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction of public business and preserved or appropriate for preservation by that agency or its legitimate successor as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities of the United States Government or because of the information value of data in them. The term Federal Record: 1. Includes (Agency) records 2. Does not include personal materials 3. Applies to records created, received, or maintained by Contractors to the (Agency) contract 4. May include deliverables and documentation as associated with deliverables 1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws, and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act, (44 U.S.C. chs, 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transportation, or state of completion. 2. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)(5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation. 3. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data. 4. Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of ECHCS or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage, or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to ECHCS. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230. 5. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the contract. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to ECHCS control or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the Contract. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4). 6. The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer s approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating co, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and ECHCS guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information. 7. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contractor and in accordance with ECHCS policy. 8. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public ECHCS information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract. 9. The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act. 10. ECHCS owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of the contract. All deliverables under the contract are property of the U.S. Government for which ECHCS shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20. 11. TRAINING: All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with, or otherwise handle records are required to take VHA provided records management training. The Contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training. FLOWDOWN OF REQUIREMENTS TO SUBCONTRACTORS 1. The Contractor shall incorporate the substance of this clause, its terms and requirements including this paragraph, in all subcontracts under this contract, and require written subcontractor acknowledgement of same. 2. Violation by a subcontractor of any provision set forth in this clause will be attributed to the Contractor. End of Statement of Work
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