Pre-Proposal ConferenceVA101-14-R-0079

Building 101 Mental Health Services – Phase II Mental Health and

Research Facility and Demolition

VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, Seattle Division, WA

June 24, 2014

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Pre-Proposal Conference

Welcome/Opening Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) –

Western Region

Contracting Officer: Ronald Ferrer Contract Specialist: Jeremy BednerProject Manager: William UlibarriSenior Resident Engineer: Stephen Knapowski

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Pre-Proposal ConferenceINTRODUCTIONS

I want to take this opportunity to introduce you to the CFM acquisition team members:

• Medical Center Personnel• VA Architect and Engineering Firm (A/E) and

Consultants• Small Business Administration (SBA) Seattle District

Office

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AGENDA:

• Site Walk(Completed)• Project Overview by VA Project Manager• Technical Overview by VA Architect/Engineer Firm• Small Business Workshop• Solicitation Overview by Contracting Officer• Questions and Answers• Close

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REMINDERS:

• Our discussion of each section shown on the agenda will be brief and generally will highlight those areas of importance to assist you in preparing your offer.

• If a statement is made that is inconsistent with the solicitation requirements, you should submit your proposal based on the solicitation. Changes to the solicitation will be made in writing in the form of amendments.

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PROJECT OVERVIEWCFM West Senior Project Manager

William Ulibarri

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TECHNICAL OVERVIEWVA Architect/Engineering Firm:

Stantec Consulting Services and Consultants

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SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPSBA Seattle District Office - Holly Boehme

• Introduction and Informal Presentation by General and Sub-contractors

• Government Contracting Briefing• Questions and Answers• Networking Session

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SOLICITATION OVERVIEW

This procurement is a “full and open/unrestricted”competition.

A public bid opening will not occur. This is a request for proposals and not a sealed bid.

Please hold all questions until the question and answer portion of the conference. At that time stand up, identify yourself and the company you are representing.

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Pre-Proposal ConferenceThis is a design-bid-build construction project. Source selection will be made based on “best value” to the Government under FAR 15. Award may be made to other than the low bid.

We may not be able to answer all questions today, and may have to review some questions for issuance of amendment(s).

Send Request for Information (RFI) to ronald.ferrer@va.gov and jeremy.bedner@va.gov

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Pre-Proposal ConferenceScope: Contractor shall provide all tools, material, equipment, transportation, supervision and labor involving general construction, alterations, mechanical, electrical, fire protection and utility systems, in accordance with specifications and drawings. Period of performance is 800 days. Place of performance: VA Seattle Division, WA

NAICS is 236220. Estimated cost is more than $100 million. Download all solicitation (plans & specifications) documents at www.fbo.gov

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Proposals shall be submitted in two parts:

(1) Technical proposal – original and 5 copies and one CD

(2) Cost proposal (original SF-1442)

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Contract Line Items – provide pricing for ALL items

Base CLIN 001A - Main Bid

(Demolition: Identify SDVOSB or VOSB subcontractor)

Base CLIN 001B – Physical SecurityBase CLIN 001C – Asbestos Remediation

CLIN 002 – 006: Deduct Alternate Items(5) in descending order of importance

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Pre-Proposal Conference Technical Proposal will consist of four factors, in descending order of importance:

1.Construction Management: (Corporate Project Experience, Key Personnel Project Experience, and Technical/Management Approach)

2. Schedule (Phasing Plan and Proposed Progress Schedule)

3. Past Performance (Questionnaires and Safety Record)4. Small Business Participation (If large business, Subcontracting Plan required)

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Pre-Proposal ConferenceCost Proposal will be evaluated on the basis of its realism and acceptability to the Government.

All technical evaluation factors, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price

NOTE: Provide your best technical and cost proposals for the initial submission because VA may award without discussion.

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Pre-Proposal ConferenceOffer Due Date and Time: July 21, 2014, 3pm local time, unless date and time are changed by amendment. Proposal delivery location is specified in the solicitation.

Please sign all amendment forms / acknowledge the amendments on the bid.

Check at www.fbo.gov for amendments BEFORE submitting your proposal.

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Pre-Proposal ConferenceREVIEW ALL CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS Offerors are cautioned that their offers may be considered

non-responsive if they include any qualifications, including but not limited to price escalation reservations.

Online Representations and Certifications Application: Complete prior to proposal due date via SAM website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov

Complete registration process in System for Award Management if you have not already done so. If you are proposing as a Joint Venture, the Joint Venture must be registered in www.sam.gov

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Pre-Proposal ConferenceBuy American Act Clause FAR 52.225-11 and 52.225-12: Carefully review this clause. Everything that is installed or approved on a submittal basis is in accordance with the “Buy American Act”

Equal Opportunity: The contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Federal, State, and Local Tax: The contractor is responsible for determining what taxes are applicable among the jurisdictions.

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Pre-Proposal Conference Bonds: Bid Guarantee, Performance Bond and Payment

Bond are required. Insurance: Before commencing work under this contract,

the contractor shall provide insurance certificate. Builder’s Risk Insurance is not required by the VA. Licenses/Permits: Contractor is fully responsible for any

and all required licenses and permits to complete this project.

Commence work within 10 days of receipt of Notice to Proceed.

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Pre-Proposal ConferencePerformance of Work by Contractor

FAR 52.236-1: Performance of work by the contractor is at least 12%. See VAAR Clause 852.236-72 for failure or refusal to meet the 12% performance of work.

Davis Bacon Labor Standards in regards to wage rates apply. Conformance to the Davis Bacon Act is required. To add class of laborers or mechanics not listed requires contractor to submit proposal to the contracting officer for review and approval. Non compliance will be referred to the Department of Labor.

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Pre-Proposal ConferenceValue Engineering: Contractors are encouraged to develop, prepare, and submit VE change proposals voluntarily. Contractor shall share any instant contract savings if VE accepted. Submit separate from cost proposal.

VA Changes Clause: Please review carefully. VAAR Contract Changes Clause 852.236-88 (Unique and Specific to VA )

Contractor Performance is monitored by the Resident Engineer Staff

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Pre-Proposal ConferenceSuperintendence by the Contractor: Competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the contracting officer and has authority to act for the contractor.

All employees of general contractor or subcontractors SHALL have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction safety course and /or other relevant competency training.

FAR 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages – Construction applies if work is not completed within the time specified in contract.

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Pre-Proposal ConferenceEmployment Eligibility Verification under FAR 52.222-54 requires contractor to enroll and use E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of employees and new hires. Partnering is voluntary but highly encouraged. Cost will be split between contractor and government. The goal is to build professional work relationships geared toward successful project completion by promoting mutual benefits.

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Pre-Proposal ConferenceProject is envisioned to be certified LEED Silver or better upon completion of construction. Conventional Critical Path Method (CPM) will be used. Contractor to submit Network Analysis System (NAS) schedule within 45 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

TRIRIGA – VA Construction Project Management Solution (CPMS). Contractor to purchase license(s) and obtain access.

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QUESTIONS ?

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