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This Sources Sought Notice is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or as an obligation on the part of the Gover... This Sources Sought Notice is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Your response to this Sources Sought Notice will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this announcement or the Government use of such information. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort. The information provided may be used by the Department of Veterans Affairs in developing its acquisition approach, statement of work/statement of objectives and performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this Sources Sought Notice or to otherwise pay for the information submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in enough detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. The VA Heartland Network 15, Contracting Office located at 3450 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS, 66048-5055 is seeking a potential qualified contractor to conduct three (3) year Electrical Test, Maintenance and repairs for two (2) locations: Jefferson Barracks Division located at 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive, St. Louis, MO 63125 John Cochran Division located 915 North Grand Blvd., St. louis, MO 63106 Please see the Statement of work for more specifics and details. STATEMENT OF WORK 1. Introduction: This Statement of Work (SOW) describes the requirements for the maintenance, inspection, testing, and/or calibration of the Electrical Power Distribution System and all of its components at the St. Louis Health Care System s John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks Divisions. These work items are referenced as Maintenance and Testing in this document, hereafter. This SOW describes the requirements for the Qualified Electrical Contract Professionals known as Contractors in this document, hereafter. Contractors who are contracted by VA Medical Center to perform maintenance and testing of the Electrical Power Distribution System, and all of its components shall meet all requirements stated in Section 3 of this SOW. This SOW describes the requirements to establish maintenance and testing reports. Throughout this SOW the COR shall mean the Contracting Officer s Representative. The COR and VA Project Engineer are used interchangeable and are the same person. Schedule of Costs: The Contractor shall submit a schedule of costs for the approval of the Contracting Officer within 14 calendar days of contract award. This schedule shall identify, at a minimum, the Contractor s costs broken out by division (John Cochran Division and Jefferson Barracks Division); major equipment categories within each division by campus, by building and/or floor and report requirements. This schedule of costs will be used to process monthly progress payments. Reference FAR 52.212-5 (b)(48), and FAR 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchase of Commercial Goods. 2. Content of Contractor Proposal. The following shall be provided by the contractor in their proposal: Name and contact information (Address, Phone Number and E-Mail Address) of Contract Manager. Name and contact information (Local Address, Phone Number and E-Mail Address) of On-Site Supervising Field Service Engineer. Name and Certifications of the Site Safety and Health Officer and Competent Person. Qualifications, Certifications and Past Experience of On-Site Supervising Field Service Engineer. (Evaluation Criteria) Certifications of On-Site Technicians and their current level of skill; i.e., Master Electrician, Journeyman, Apprentice, etc. (Evaluation Criteria) Quality Control Plan to Include Safety Procedures (Evaluation Criteria) Proposed Schedule (Evaluation Criteria) Three examples of work completed in the past 5 years showing Contractor s experience in completing similar work as requested in this SOW. (Evaluation Criteria) Proposal Cost (Evaluation Criteria). It is the responsibility of the contractor to conduct a site visit to ensure the all labor, equipment, materials and overhead is included for all electrical components required to be tested and maintained. Contractors not conducting a site visit to validate and verify the level of work shall not be permitted an increase in cost due to unforeseen site conditions or unconfirmed level of effort to complete this contract. Sample Test Sheets to be used for documenting completed tests for each type of component to be tested. 3. Qualifications of Contractors: Contractors shall be experienced Electrical Contractors, having properly trained and licensed permanent staff required to perform the proposed work. Electrical Contracting (i.e. the construction, repair, testing and maintenance of industrial and commercial electrical distribution systems) shall be the primary interest/specialty of the Contractor s business. Contractors shall be certified by the International Electrical Testing Association (NETA) or equivalent certifying organization as Certified Technicians with each having completed the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) approved 10-hour construction safety training. NETA certification level shall be at the appropriate level for accomplishing the varies maintenance, inspection and testing requirements identified in this SOW. Contractors shall have technical training and demonstrable track records of working experience in maintenance, inspection, and testing of the Electrical Power Distribution Systems and related components in healthcare, industrial, educational, and commercial facilities for a minimum of five (5) continuous years. Electrical components on which the Contractors have experience shall include, but not be limited to, switchboards & switchgear (low and medium voltage); low voltage controls; emergency and standby generators; automatic transfer switches, wiring, transformers, meters, and other electrical appurtenances. On site field work shall be supervised directly by a Supervising Field Service Engineer. The Supervising Field Engineer must be accredited as a Certified Electrical Testing Technologist by the National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technologists (NICET) or NETA and have a minimum of 5 years experience on similar testing projects of the scope identified in this SOW. Contractor to submit name of Supervising Field Engineer along with 3 examples of work completed within the last 5 years. Supervising Field Service Engineer that has a BS or higher degree in electrical engineering need not be accredited, or certified, provided that they can demonstrate the required specialized knowledge and at least 5 years of experience in testing, inspection and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems and components. On site field technicians assigned to the project must be certified by NICET, NETA, or have equivalent qualification certification. Contractors shall have safety trainings either on-the-job or class-room type - in electrical safety outlined in the OSHA Standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910 Subpart S Electrical, and the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Training certification shall be provided indicating each technician is a Qualified Person as defined by NFPA 70E. Training certifications shall be submitted to the VA Contracting Officer prior to work. If no training certifications are available, the contractor Employer shall certify that he/she has met this requirement in writing and submit it to the VA Contracting Officer prior to work. All on-site field technicians and supervisors shall submit certification documentation to the Contracting Officer with their proposal, indicating compliance with all qualifications described here-in. Additional staff hired after award of contract shall submit certification documentation 14 calendar days prior to being permitted on site. Contractors shall have ready access to the latest versions of the following references while conducting the testing and maintenance of the electrical distribution system: NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety for the Workplace. NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power System. OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subparts I & S. International Electrical Testing Association, Inc. (NETA) Maintenance and Testing Specifications. Operating/Maintenance manuals, and specifications of the electrical equipment to be maintained and tested. These documents may be obtained from the VHA Medical Center, or the equipment manufacturers. VHA Directive 1028, Electrical Power Distribution System, dated July 25, 2014 Contractors shall have and provide all necessary tools, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform the work safely, effectively, and timely. Tools, equipment, and PPE shall comply with the requirements of OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subpart I, and NFPA 70E. Prior to initiating work, Contractor shall provide documentation that all instruments, test equipment, tools and PPE have current calibration. Dated calibration labels shall be visible on all instruments, test equipment, tools and PPE as appropriate. The Contractor shall supply their own portable generators, lights, etc., as needed to accomplish work during power shutdowns. The VA will not furnish materials or equipment for the contractor s use. The contractor shall provide sample test sheets used to document testing of each component type with their proposal. The term type is defined as equipment identified in ANSI/NETA MTS-2007, Standards for Maintenance Testing Specifications, Chapter 7. INSPECTIONS AND TEST PROCEDURES. 4. Summary of Work: The Contractor shall provide a proposed schedule with their bid proposal. The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate the work scheduled for completion by any given date during the work period. The proposed schedule shall be reviewed by the VA Engineering Service; any requirements for adjusting the schedule (e.g. to minimize disruption to the VAMC) shall be incorporated by the Contractor prior to award of the contract. Contractors shall report deficiencies that are deemed critical or catastrophic immediately to the Contracting Officer and Chief of Engineering Service for immediate actions. Contractor shall provide a rough cost estimate for correcting the deficiencies deemed critical or catastrophic. Work items, definitions, and references shall comply with the latest edition of the NETA Maintenance Testing Specifications (MTS) and with the VHA Directive, Electrical Power Distribution System. Below is a list of electrical equipment that shall be maintenance tested: Switchgear and Switchboard Assemblies. Transformers, Dry Type, Air-Cooled, Low-voltage, Small. Transformers, Dry Type, Air-Cooled, Low-voltage, Large. Transformers, Liquid-Filled. Metal Enclosed Busways. Switches, Air, Low-Voltage. Switches, Air, Medium-Voltage, Metal-Enclosed. Switches, Oil, Medium-Voltage. Switches, Vacuum, Medium-Voltage. Circuit Breakers, Air, Insulated-Case/ Molded-Case. Circuit Breakers, Air, Low-Voltage Power. Circuit Breakers, Air, Medium-Voltage. Circuit Breakers, Oil, Medium and High-Voltage. Circuit Breakers, Vacuum, Medium-Voltage. Protective Relays, Mechanical, and Solid State. Protective Relays Microprocessor Based. Grounding Systems. Ground-fault Protection Systems. Motor Control, Motor Starters, Low-Voltage. Motor Control, Motor Starter, Medium-Voltage. Emergency Systems, Engine Generators. Emergency Systems, Automatic Transfer Switches. Government Furnished Documents Inventory of Electrical Power Distribution System equipment to be maintained, inspected, and tested under this Scope of Work. One-line and other informational drawings of the Electrical Power Distribution System. These drawings are not certified as-built drawings and the Contractor is required to validate the drawing and provide red-line updates where changes are found during testing and maintenance. Electrical Power System study information relevant to the scope of this effort, such as coordination study data, short-circuit analysis, arc-flash hazard analysis and available protective device setting information. Infra-Red Scanning/Thermographic Survey shall be performed on electrical equipment. Use an infra-red scanning camera to detect hot spots in the Electrical Power Distribution System. Objective of this work is to detect any loose, broken, or corroded connections in the system. Problem connections shall be replaced with new connectors, and/or tightened with torque wrench to meet the equipment manufacturers specifications. An infra-red photograph along with a written report of each piece of equipment shall be provided upon completion of this task. For equipment showing no problems, a digital photo is sufficient; no written report required. Note that since this work item must be done while the Electrical Power Distribution System is energized, appropriate safety precautions must be taken before, during and after scanning the system. System Function Tests. Provide function test for all equipment listed in this Scope of Work. Quality Control of Contractor and Sub-contractor Employees. The Contractor shall provide a quality control plan for the work completed under this contract. At a minimum, the Contractor shall: Photograph each component tested inspected and maintained prior to any work completed; upon completion of work on that specific component, a second photograph will be taken verifying the original position of any switch is the final position; the final photograph shall include a sticker indicating the date that the component was tested and/or maintained. The photographs shall include date and time stamps. Randomly test (5%) of components that were removed for testing to ensure correct phasing upon re-insertion. Randomly test (10%) of the components that were removed for testing to ensure proper reconnection of conductors/cables. Provide digital files showing the results of any quality control testing/documentation. 4-Hour Power Outage Test The Contractor shall be present for and will participate in the VAMC 4-hour test of the Essential Electrical System (EES). This test shall fulfill the requirements of VHA Directive, Electrical Power Distribution System, NFPA 110 (e.g. Para. 8.4.9.) and The Joint Commission. This test will include opening of all utility service connections serving the VAMC for a minimum of 4-hours. During the test period, the Contractor shall verify operation of all EES components including the transfer to emergency power and return to normal service. The Contractor shall include in their bid proposal all costs associated with the services of the local utility company for the duration of the test. The estimated duration of the Contractor s involvement is between 8 12 hours. The Contractor shall assist the VAMC staff with troubleshooting and correcting malfunctioning electrical equipment discovered during the test. Contractor shall make any required adjustments and/or re-calibrations to all equipment which has been otherwise maintained, inspected, and tested under this Statement of Work. This test will be completed by April 30, 2022 at the Jefferson Barrack Division and will be completed by August 31, 2022 for the John Cochran Division once the other testing and maintenance work is completed at the respective location. No work shall be permitted on energized circuits without the expressed written permission of the St Louis Health Care System Director. Level of Expected Work is listed in Table 1 below. The numbers referenced below are only estimates. The Contractor is to verify the quantities prior to submitting their proposal. Type of Equipment Number at JC Campus Number at JB Campus Electrical Lighting/ Power Panels 322 430 Circuit Breakers 225 Amps or greater 210 335 Generators 5 10 Automatic Transfer Switches 28 33 Transformers 57 33 Uninterruptable Power Supplies 3 2 Fused Switches 25 35 Table 1, Estimated Quantities of Electrical Distribution System Components The above listed equipment is only an estimate; the contractor is required to conduct a site survey to confirm all quantities. Note, not all types of electrical equipment are included in Table 1, the contractor is responsible for identifying all equipment requiring testing before submitting a proposal. The equipment is located at the following Divisions and in the following buildings follows: John Cochran Division, Throughout the campus and Buildings: 1, 1A, 1B, 1T, 2, 2T, 2T2, 3, 4, 5T, 6, 6A, 7, 7A, 8, 8A, 8B, 14, and 16, 17. Jefferson Barracks Division, Throughout the campus and Buildings: 1, 2, 3, 3T, 23, 24, 25, 51, 51A, 51T, 52, 53, 54, 55, 53T, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 60T, 75, 90, 91. Summary of Work: A. A complete written and digital test and maintenance report of the work performed shall be provided to the VA within 7 days of completion of the testing and maintenance at each campus. Information shown in the report shall be as following: Company s name, addresses, telephone, & FAX numbers. Name and signature of contractors who perform the maintenance and testing. VA Work Contract Number, name and number of VA Contracting Officer. Date and Time of work. Provide, for the Contractor personnel each subcontractor s personnel, certified payrolls showing specific time worked, normal hours worked, overtime hours worked, job classification and wages and benefits. For each individual conducting testing and maintenance of equipment, provide copies of contractors valid licenses, professional and training certificates. Descriptions and model number of specialized tools and equipment used, such as torque wrench or infra-red scanning camera. Location, Type, Name, and nameplate information of electrical equipment to be maintained and tested. Location shall include a) Division (JB or JC), b) Building, c) Room Number or Corridor Designation and d) Equipment Name if Electrical Component has more than one item tested. Descriptions of work items. Test data. Provided in a format approved by The Joint Commission. Each electrical component tested shall have a digital photograph taken prior to removal for testing and a digital photo upon completion of testing. The photo taken after testing shall clearly show a label indicating successful completion of testing and maintenance. Reference materials such as equipment manufacturer s specifications, coordination study, etc. used in the testing and maintenance. Remarks on conditions of electrical equipment. List all deficiencies, if any. Recommended corrective actions along with projected costs, if any. Submit four (4) hard copies and a digital copy of the complete infra-red written report of each piece of equipment shall be provided to VA Contracting Officer within seven (7) calendar days of completion of the infra-red testing at each campus. Information shown in the reports shall be as following: Company s name, addresses, telephone, & FAX numbers. Name and signature of contractors who perform the maintenance and testing. VA Work Contract Number, name and number of VA Contracting Officer. Date and Time of work. Provide, for the Contractor personnel each subcontractor s personnel, certified payrolls showing specific time worked, normal hours worked, overtime hours worked, job classification and wages and benefits. For each individual conducting testing and maintenance of equipment, provide copies of contractors valid licenses, professional and training certificates. Descriptions and model number of specialized tools and equipment used, such as torque wrench or infra-red scanning camera. Location, Type, Name, and nameplate information of electrical equipment to be maintained and tested. Descriptions of work items. Test data and results. Provided in a format approved by The Joint Commission. Each electrical component tested shall include a digital infra-red photograph. Electrical components showing deficiencies shall have a second digital infra-red photograph taken showing corrected deficiency. C. Upon acceptance of the digital reports, submit four (4) hard copies of the complete written report, and one (1) CD-ROM or DVD of the electronic version of the report in Microsoft Word format to the VA Contracting Officer and the Chief of Facilities and Engineering Services within seven (7) calendar days of visit of digital report acceptance. All reference materials shall be included in the electronic version of the report, either through scanning or other means of electronic text import methods. D. Hard copies of worksheets or raw data collected during the testing and maintenance shall be provided after each workday and prior to the start of the next workday. Information shall at a minimum include the following: Required Testing Form Company s name, addresses, telephone, & FAX numbers. Name and signature of contractors who perform the maintenance and testing. VA Work Contract Number, name and number of VA Contracting Officer. Location, Type, Name, and nameplate information of electrical equipment to be maintained and tested. Location shall include Division (JB or JC), Building, Room Number or Corridor Designation and Equipment Name if Electrical Component has more than one item tested. Any deficiencies identified. Scheduling and Power Outages This contract is for the testing and maintenance of a critical electrical distribution system and will require 365 calendars days for completion. This performance period includes work at both the John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks Divisions. The Contractor shall, within 30 calendar days after award, prepare and submit to the VA COR for acceptance a schedule showing the order in which the Contractor proposes to perform work, and proposed dates on which the Contractor contemplates, starting and completing work. The following are the basic elements of the schedule (the Contractor is not precluded from starting verification and validation and the Infra-Red Surveys prior to the schedule submission): Kick-off Meeting Verification and Validation of Electrical Components to be tested, inspected and maintained. Infra-Red Survey of Jefferson Barracks Division will occur February 1, 2022 to February 15, 2022. Infra-Red Survey of John Cochran Division will occur May 1, 2022 to May 15, 2022. Testing, Inspection and Maintenance of Electrical Components at Jefferson Barracks Division will occur the months of February, March, and April of 2022 following the Infra-Red Survey Testing, Inspection and Maintenance of Electrical Components at John Cochran Division will occur the months of May, June, and July of 2022, but will not start until the work at the Jefferson Barracks Division has been completed and will follow the Infra-Red Survey at this location Draft Report Submissions will be within 30 days of completing work at each respective location or by May 30, 2022 for the Jefferson Barrack Division and by August 31, 2022 for the John Cochran Division. NOTE: ALL DATES ARE estimated . Dates may change pending award date. Final Report Submissions will be 15 days after receiving Veterans Health Administration s Draft Report comments. Upon Verification and Validation of the electrical components, the Contractor shall provide a proposed Detailed Outage schedule. Allow for 28 calendar days for scheduling of each outage after approval of detailed outage schedule. Due to the critical nature of the electrical distribution system, the VA may restrict the size and length of each outage. When feasible work will be conducted during normal working hours (7:00 AM to 4:30PM), but depending on the nature of the work and the needs of the Veterans Health Administration staff the contractor will coordinate with the COR and Maintenance & Operations personnel to schedule work outside of normal working hours. This will include nights and weekends as required. The Detailed Outage Schedule shall include the following: Location for Locking Out Electrical Components for Each Outage Electrical Components to be Tested, Inspected and Maintained for Each Outage Length of Time of the Each Outage Proposed Date of Each Outage Number of Contractor Employees on-site for Each Outage Limitations on Each Outage: Outages shall be completed during other than normal working hours (7:00AM to 4:30PM) unless specifically approved by the COR. Outages may be limited to night and weekend hours (Note: St Louis Electrician Overtime wages is typically Double Time .) Outages shall be conducted at one division at a time (John Cochran or Jefferson Barracks Division). Outages shall not last longer than 8 hours in a 24-hour period without the specific approval of the COR. Miscellaneous Requirements The COR shall be contacted as to providing a working space for testing electrical components and an area for storage of materials. Both John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks Division have extremely limited space; any material storage shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and should be mobile in nature (CONEX, trailer, etc.) Contractor parking on both John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks Divisions have no parking available during the day and is extremely limited in the evening. Contractor shall assume street/off-site parking is expected during on-site work. VA shall provide space for testing equipment and electrical power to run the Contractor testing equipment. The location for the equipment shall be designated by the COR and the location will not be moved without approval of the COR. Submit the power requirements for Contractor testing equipment in the Contractor Proposal. Connection to the power source for Contractor equipment is the responsibility of the Contractor to include protective devices, cables, etc. The VA electrical staff will de-energize any lines for Contractor to connect to. The contractor shall supply all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, vehicles, portable generators, lights, etc. necessary to accomplish work during power shutdowns. The VA will not furnish materials or equipment for the Contractor s use. Contractor shall be responsible for the labor, materials, equipment, tools, etc., to remove covers, lids, bars, plates, or other removable impediments to electrical components for access to the equipment to be testing, inspected and/or maintained. The VA will not provide labor for any work except for de-energizing and energizing electrical components and providing access to secure areas. Review of electrical distribution system prior to bidding is the responsibility of the Contractor. Documents/information provided in this solicitation is not sufficient to complete an accurate cost estimate/proposal. Failure to conduct a site visit will not be a reason for a Request for Equitable Adjustment after award of the contract. VA Owned Transformers and Oil Filled Switches The contractor shall provide onsite; labor, material, tools, test equipment and supervision necessary to accomplish Testing on VA-Owned Transformers and Oil filled switches. All services for this contract must meet manufacturer's performance and technical specifications, Federal Regulations, and other specifications that may apply such as National Electric Code (NEC), Life Safety Code (LSC), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and VA Regulations. Testing shall include but is not limited to the following features: Visual Inspection & Field Service History to include all fluid levels, temperature readings, pressure/vacuum, paint condition, leaks and history of maintenance services. Liquid Screen Test Data to include neutralization number, IFT, dielectric breakdown strength, color, specific gravity, and visual examination data. These tests are to evaluate the progress of oxidation, indicate needs for maintenance and identify contamination. Inhibitor Content The most cost-effective point at which to perform oil maintenance is when the oxidation inhibitor has become depleted, but other oil quality results are still acceptable. Liquid Power Factor Contamination from outside materials, moisture, and oil oxidation all raise the liquid power factor. The type of problem will be determined and evaluated using the liquid power factor analysis run at both 25 degrees Celsius and 100 degrees Celsius. Karl Fischer Moisture Determination Moisture corrodes metal components, weakens the solid insulation, and promotes oxidation and increases the rate of aging for the equipment. At high levels, it lowers the insulating capabilities of the oil and solid insulation and can lead to flashover. Moisture analysis is required to monitor the progress of this damaging contaminant. Furan Analysis This is a method for determining the condition of the solid insulation by drawing and analyzing a sample of the insulating liquid. The profile of furans indicates whether an active fault condition is breaking down the paper and gives a reliable estimate concerning the extent to which the solid insulation has aged Dissolved Gas Analysis Concentrations of nine gases dissolved in the insulating liquid are determined. The profile of gases is interpreted. An abnormal gas profile indicates an incipient transformer fault oil or paper overheating, hot spot overheating, or an electrical discharge. PCB Content the PCB Content will be determined using packed column gas chromatography Documentation. Contractor shall not perform any service that will result in additional charges without prior approval from the Contracting Officer. General Contract Requirements General Information. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the VA Project Manager Randy Goffin Phone 314-652-4100 ext. 68193. The Medical Center s normal working hours are from 7:00AM to 4:30PM. Monday through Friday. The contractor services shall be performed at various times including evenings, nights and weekends as necessary to facilitate power shutdowns. Federal Holidays are as follows and include any other days specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday: New Year s Day Martin Luther King s Birthday President s Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas Service Contract Act of 1965: All service employees who will be employed in the performance of the contract awarded as a result of this solicitation shall be paid no less than the wages shown on the Wage Determination which is incorporated and made a part of this ...

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This Sources Sought Notice is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or as an obligation on the part of the Gover... This Sources Sought Notice is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Your response to this Sources Sought Notice will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this announcement or the Government use of such information. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort. The information provided may be used by the Department of Veterans Affairs in developing its acquisition approach, statement of work/statement of objectives and performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this Sources Sought Notice or to otherwise pay for the information submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in enough detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. The VA Heartland Network 15, Contracting Office located at 3450 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS, 66048-5055 is seeking a potential qualified contractor to conduct three (3) year Electrical Test, Maintenance and repairs for two (2) locations: Jefferson Barracks Division located at 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive, St. Louis, MO 63125 John Cochran Division located 915 North Grand Blvd., St. louis, MO 63106 Please see the Statement of work for more specifics and details. STATEMENT OF WORK 1. Introduction: This Statement of Work (SOW) describes the requirements for the maintenance, inspection, testing, and/or calibration of the Electrical Power Distribution System and all of its components at the St. Louis Health Care System s John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks Divisions. These work items are referenced as Maintenance and Testing in this document, hereafter. This SOW describes the requirements for the Qualified Electrical Contract Professionals known as Contractors in this document, hereafter. Contractors who are contracted by VA Medical Center to perform maintenance and testing of the Electrical Power Distribution System, and all of its components shall meet all requirements stated in Section 3 of this SOW. This SOW describes the requirements to establish maintenance and testing reports. Throughout this SOW the COR shall mean the Contracting Officer s Representative. The COR and VA Project Engineer are used interchangeable and are the same person. Schedule of Costs: The Contractor shall submit a schedule of costs for the approval of the Contracting Officer within 14 calendar days of contract award. This schedule shall identify, at a minimum, the Contractor s costs broken out by division (John Cochran Division and Jefferson Barracks Division); major equipment categories within each division by campus, by building and/or floor and report requirements. This schedule of costs will be used to process monthly progress payments. Reference FAR 52.212-5 (b)(48), and FAR 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchase of Commercial Goods. 2. Content of Contractor Proposal. The following shall be provided by the contractor in their proposal: Name and contact information (Address, Phone Number and E-Mail Address) of Contract Manager. Name and contact information (Local Address, Phone Number and E-Mail Address) of On-Site Supervising Field Service Engineer. Name and Certifications of the Site Safety and Health Officer and Competent Person. Qualifications, Certifications and Past Experience of On-Site Supervising Field Service Engineer. (Evaluation Criteria) Certifications of On-Site Technicians and their current level of skill; i.e., Master Electrician, Journeyman, Apprentice, etc. (Evaluation Criteria) Quality Control Plan to Include Safety Procedures (Evaluation Criteria) Proposed Schedule (Evaluation Criteria) Three examples of work completed in the past 5 years showing Contractor s experience in completing similar work as requested in this SOW. (Evaluation Criteria) Proposal Cost (Evaluation Criteria). It is the responsibility of the contractor to conduct a site visit to ensure the all labor, equipment, materials and overhead is included for all electrical components required to be tested and maintained. Contractors not conducting a site visit to validate and verify the level of work shall not be permitted an increase in cost due to unforeseen site conditions or unconfirmed level of effort to complete this contract. Sample Test Sheets to be used for documenting completed tests for each type of component to be tested. 3. Qualifications of Contractors: Contractors shall be experienced Electrical Contractors, having properly trained and licensed permanent staff required to perform the proposed work. Electrical Contracting (i.e. the construction, repair, testing and maintenance of industrial and commercial electrical distribution systems) shall be the primary interest/specialty of the Contractor s business. Contractors shall be certified by the International Electrical Testing Association (NETA) or equivalent certifying organization as Certified Technicians with each having completed the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) approved 10-hour construction safety training. NETA certification level shall be at the appropriate level for accomplishing the varies maintenance, inspection and testing requirements identified in this SOW. Contractors shall have technical training and demonstrable track records of working experience in maintenance, inspection, and testing of the Electrical Power Distribution Systems and related components in healthcare, industrial, educational, and commercial facilities for a minimum of five (5) continuous years. Electrical components on which the Contractors have experience shall include, but not be limited to, switchboards & switchgear (low and medium voltage); low voltage controls; emergency and standby generators; automatic transfer switches, wiring, transformers, meters, and other electrical appurtenances. On site field work shall be supervised directly by a Supervising Field Service Engineer. The Supervising Field Engineer must be accredited as a Certified Electrical Testing Technologist by the National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technologists (NICET) or NETA and have a minimum of 5 years experience on similar testing projects of the scope identified in this SOW. Contractor to submit name of Supervising Field Engineer along with 3 examples of work completed within the last 5 years. Supervising Field Service Engineer that has a BS or higher degree in electrical engineering need not be accredited, or certified, provided that they can demonstrate the required specialized knowledge and at least 5 years of experience in testing, inspection and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems and components. On site field technicians assigned to the project must be certified by NICET, NETA, or have equivalent qualification certification. Contractors shall have safety trainings either on-the-job or class-room type - in electrical safety outlined in the OSHA Standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910 Subpart S Electrical, and the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Training certification shall be provided indicating each technician is a Qualified Person as defined by NFPA 70E. Training certifications shall be submitted to the VA Contracting Officer prior to work. If no training certifications are available, the contractor Employer shall certify that he/she has met this requirement in writing and submit it to the VA Contracting Officer prior to work. All on-site field technicians and supervisors shall submit certification documentation to the Contracting Officer with their proposal, indicating compliance with all qualifications described here-in. Additional staff hired after award of contract shall submit certification documentation 14 calendar days prior to being permitted on site. Contractors shall have ready access to the latest versions of the following references while conducting the testing and maintenance of the electrical distribution system: NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety for the Workplace. NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power System. OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subparts I & S. International Electrical Testing Association, Inc. (NETA) Maintenance and Testing Specifications. Operating/Maintenance manuals, and specifications of the electrical equipment to be maintained and tested. These documents may be obtained from the VHA Medical Center, or the equipment manufacturers. VHA Directive 1028, Electrical Power Distribution System, dated July 25, 2014 Contractors shall have and provide all necessary tools, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform the work safely, effectively, and timely. Tools, equipment, and PPE shall comply with the requirements of OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subpart I, and NFPA 70E. Prior to initiating work, Contractor shall provide documentation that all instruments, test equipment, tools and PPE have current calibration. Dated calibration labels shall be visible on all instruments, test equipment, tools and PPE as appropriate. The Contractor shall supply their own portable generators, lights, etc., as needed to accomplish work during power shutdowns. The VA will not furnish materials or equipment for the contractor s use. The contractor shall provide sample test sheets used to document testing of each component type with their proposal. The term type is defined as equipment identified in ANSI/NETA MTS-2007, Standards for Maintenance Testing Specifications, Chapter 7. INSPECTIONS AND TEST PROCEDURES. 4. Summary of Work: The Contractor shall provide a proposed schedule with their bid proposal. The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate the work scheduled for completion by any given date during the work period. The proposed schedule shall be reviewed by the VA Engineering Service; any requirements for adjusting the schedule (e.g. to minimize disruption to the VAMC) shall be incorporated by the Contractor prior to award of the contract. Contractors shall report deficiencies that are deemed critical or catastrophic immediately to the Contracting Officer and Chief of Engineering Service for immediate actions. Contractor shall provide a rough cost estimate for correcting the deficiencies deemed critical or catastrophic. Work items, definitions, and references shall comply with the latest edition of the NETA Maintenance Testing Specifications (MTS) and with the VHA Directive, Electrical Power Distribution System. Below is a list of electrical equipment that shall be maintenance tested: Switchgear and Switchboard Assemblies. Transformers, Dry Type, Air-Cooled, Low-voltage, Small. Transformers, Dry Type, Air-Cooled, Low-voltage, Large. Transformers, Liquid-Filled. Metal Enclosed Busways. Switches, Air, Low-Voltage. Switches, Air, Medium-Voltage, Metal-Enclosed. Switches, Oil, Medium-Voltage. Switches, Vacuum, Medium-Voltage. Circuit Breakers, Air, Insulated-Case/ Molded-Case. Circuit Breakers, Air, Low-Voltage Power. Circuit Breakers, Air, Medium-Voltage. Circuit Breakers, Oil, Medium and High-Voltage. Circuit Breakers, Vacuum, Medium-Voltage. Protective Relays, Mechanical, and Solid State. Protective Relays Microprocessor Based. Grounding Systems. Ground-fault Protection Systems. Motor Control, Motor Starters, Low-Voltage. Motor Control, Motor Starter, Medium-Voltage. Emergency Systems, Engine Generators. Emergency Systems, Automatic Transfer Switches. Government Furnished Documents Inventory of Electrical Power Distribution System equipment to be maintained, inspected, and tested under this Scope of Work. One-line and other informational drawings of the Electrical Power Distribution System. These drawings are not certified as-built drawings and the Contractor is required to validate the drawing and provide red-line updates where changes are found during testing and maintenance. Electrical Power System study information relevant to the scope of this effort, such as coordination study data, short-circuit analysis, arc-flash hazard analysis and available protective device setting information. Infra-Red Scanning/Thermographic Survey shall be performed on electrical equipment. Use an infra-red scanning camera to detect hot spots in the Electrical Power Distribution System. Objective of this work is to detect any loose, broken, or corroded connections in the system. Problem connections shall be replaced with new connectors, and/or tightened with torque wrench to meet the equipment manufacturers specifications. An infra-red photograph along with a written report of each piece of equipment shall be provided upon completion of this task. For equipment showing no problems, a digital photo is sufficient; no written report required. Note that since this work item must be done while the Electrical Power Distribution System is energized, appropriate safety precautions must be taken before, during and after scanning the system. System Function Tests. Provide function test for all equipment listed in this Scope of Work. Quality Control of Contractor and Sub-contractor Employees. The Contractor shall provide a quality control plan for the work completed under this contract. At a minimum, the Contractor shall: Photograph each component tested inspected and maintained prior to any work completed; upon completion of work on that specific component, a second photograph will be taken verifying the original position of any switch is the final position; the final photograph shall include a sticker indicating the date that the component was tested and/or maintained. The photographs shall include date and time stamps. Randomly test (5%) of components that were removed for testing to ensure correct phasing upon re-insertion. Randomly test (10%) of the components that were removed for testing to ensure proper reconnection of conductors/cables. Provide digital files showing the results of any quality control testing/documentation. 4-Hour Power Outage Test The Contractor shall be present for and will participate in the VAMC 4-hour test of the Essential Electrical System (EES). This test shall fulfill the requirements of VHA Directive, Electrical Power Distribution System, NFPA 110 (e.g. Para. 8.4.9.) and The Joint Commission. This test will include opening of all utility service connections serving the VAMC for a minimum of 4-hours. During the test period, the Contractor shall verify operation of all EES components including the transfer to emergency power and return to normal service. The Contractor shall include in their bid proposal all costs associated with the services of the local utility company for the duration of the test. The estimated duration of the Contractor s involvement is between 8 12 hours. The Contractor shall assist the VAMC staff with troubleshooting and correcting malfunctioning electrical equipment discovered during the test. Contractor shall make any required adjustments and/or re-calibrations to all equipment which has been otherwise maintained, inspected, and tested under this Statement of Work. This test will be completed by April 30, 2022 at the Jefferson Barrack Division and will be completed by August 31, 2022 for the John Cochran Division once the other testing and maintenance work is completed at the respective location. No work shall be permitted on energized circuits without the expressed written permission of the St Louis Health Care System Director. Level of Expected Work is listed in Table 1 below. The numbers referenced below are only estimates. The Contractor is to verify the quantities prior to submitting their proposal. Type of Equipment Number at JC Campus Number at JB Campus Electrical Lighting/ Power Panels 322 430 Circuit Breakers 225 Amps or greater 210 335 Generators 5 10 Automatic Transfer Switches 28 33 Transformers 57 33 Uninterruptable Power Supplies 3 2 Fused Switches 25 35 Table 1, Estimated Quantities of Electrical Distribution System Components The above listed equipment is only an estimate; the contractor is required to conduct a site survey to confirm all quantities. Note, not all types of electrical equipment are included in Table 1, the contractor is responsible for identifying all equipment requiring testing before submitting a proposal. The equipment is located at the following Divisions and in the following buildings follows: John Cochran Division, Throughout the campus and Buildings: 1, 1A, 1B, 1T, 2, 2T, 2T2, 3, 4, 5T, 6, 6A, 7, 7A, 8, 8A, 8B, 14, and 16, 17. Jefferson Barracks Division, Throughout the campus and Buildings: 1, 2, 3, 3T, 23, 24, 25, 51, 51A, 51T, 52, 53, 54, 55, 53T, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 60T, 75, 90, 91. Summary of Work: A. A complete written and digital test and maintenance report of the work performed shall be provided to the VA within 7 days of completion of the testing and maintenance at each campus. Information shown in the report shall be as following: Company s name, addresses, telephone, & FAX numbers. Name and signature of contractors who perform the maintenance and testing. VA Work Contract Number, name and number of VA Contracting Officer. Date and Time of work. Provide, for the Contractor personnel each subcontractor s personnel, certified payrolls showing specific time worked, normal hours worked, overtime hours worked, job classification and wages and benefits. For each individual conducting testing and maintenance of equipment, provide copies of contractors valid licenses, professional and training certificates. Descriptions and model number of specialized tools and equipment used, such as torque wrench or infra-red scanning camera. Location, Type, Name, and nameplate information of electrical equipment to be maintained and tested. Location shall include a) Division (JB or JC), b) Building, c) Room Number or Corridor Designation and d) Equipment Name if Electrical Component has more than one item tested. Descriptions of work items. Test data. Provided in a format approved by The Joint Commission. Each electrical component tested shall have a digital photograph taken prior to removal for testing and a digital photo upon completion of testing. The photo taken after testing shall clearly show a label indicating successful completion of testing and maintenance. Reference materials such as equipment manufacturer s specifications, coordination study, etc. used in the testing and maintenance. Remarks on conditions of electrical equipment. List all deficiencies, if any. Recommended corrective actions along with projected costs, if any. Submit four (4) hard copies and a digital copy of the complete infra-red written report of each piece of equipment shall be provided to VA Contracting Officer within seven (7) calendar days of completion of the infra-red testing at each campus. Information shown in the reports shall be as following: Company s name, addresses, telephone, & FAX numbers. Name and signature of contractors who perform the maintenance and testing. VA Work Contract Number, name and number of VA Contracting Officer. Date and Time of work. Provide, for the Contractor personnel each subcontractor s personnel, certified payrolls showing specific time worked, normal hours worked, overtime hours worked, job classification and wages and benefits. For each individual conducting testing and maintenance of equipment, provide copies of contractors valid licenses, professional and training certificates. Descriptions and model number of specialized tools and equipment used, such as torque wrench or infra-red scanning camera. Location, Type, Name, and nameplate information of electrical equipment to be maintained and tested. Descriptions of work items. Test data and results. Provided in a format approved by The Joint Commission. Each electrical component tested shall include a digital infra-red photograph. Electrical components showing deficiencies shall have a second digital infra-red photograph taken showing corrected deficiency. C. Upon acceptance of the digital reports, submit four (4) hard copies of the complete written report, and one (1) CD-ROM or DVD of the electronic version of the report in Microsoft Word format to the VA Contracting Officer and the Chief of Facilities and Engineering Services within seven (7) calendar days of visit of digital report acceptance. All reference materials shall be included in the electronic version of the report, either through scanning or other means of electronic text import methods. D. Hard copies of worksheets or raw data collected during the testing and maintenance shall be provided after each workday and prior to the start of the next workday. Information shall at a minimum include the following: Required Testing Form Company s name, addresses, telephone, & FAX numbers. Name and signature of contractors who perform the maintenance and testing. VA Work Contract Number, name and number of VA Contracting Officer. Location, Type, Name, and nameplate information of electrical equipment to be maintained and tested. Location shall include Division (JB or JC), Building, Room Number or Corridor Designation and Equipment Name if Electrical Component has more than one item tested. Any deficiencies identified. Scheduling and Power Outages This contract is for the testing and maintenance of a critical electrical distribution system and will require 365 calendars days for completion. This performance period includes work at both the John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks Divisions. The Contractor shall, within 30 calendar days after award, prepare and submit to the VA COR for acceptance a schedule showing the order in which the Contractor proposes to perform work, and proposed dates on which the Contractor contemplates, starting and completing work. The following are the basic elements of the schedule (the Contractor is not precluded from starting verification and validation and the Infra-Red Surveys prior to the schedule submission): Kick-off Meeting Verification and Validation of Electrical Components to be tested, inspected and maintained. Infra-Red Survey of Jefferson Barracks Division will occur February 1, 2022 to February 15, 2022. Infra-Red Survey of John Cochran Division will occur May 1, 2022 to May 15, 2022. Testing, Inspection and Maintenance of Electrical Components at Jefferson Barracks Division will occur the months of February, March, and April of 2022 following the Infra-Red Survey Testing, Inspection and Maintenance of Electrical Components at John Cochran Division will occur the months of May, June, and July of 2022, but will not start until the work at the Jefferson Barracks Division has been completed and will follow the Infra-Red Survey at this location Draft Report Submissions will be within 30 days of completing work at each respective location or by May 30, 2022 for the Jefferson Barrack Division and by August 31, 2022 for the John Cochran Division. NOTE: ALL DATES ARE estimated . Dates may change pending award date. Final Report Submissions will be 15 days after receiving Veterans Health Administration s Draft Report comments. Upon Verification and Validation of the electrical components, the Contractor shall provide a proposed Detailed Outage schedule. Allow for 28 calendar days for scheduling of each outage after approval of detailed outage schedule. Due to the critical nature of the electrical distribution system, the VA may restrict the size and length of each outage. When feasible work will be conducted during normal working hours (7:00 AM to 4:30PM), but depending on the nature of the work and the needs of the Veterans Health Administration staff the contractor will coordinate with the COR and Maintenance & Operations personnel to schedule work outside of normal working hours. This will include nights and weekends as required. The Detailed Outage Schedule shall include the following: Location for Locking Out Electrical Components for Each Outage Electrical Components to be Tested, Inspected and Maintained for Each Outage Length of Time of the Each Outage Proposed Date of Each Outage Number of Contractor Employees on-site for Each Outage Limitations on Each Outage: Outages shall be completed during other than normal working hours (7:00AM to 4:30PM) unless specifically approved by the COR. Outages may be limited to night and weekend hours (Note: St Louis Electrician Overtime wages is typically Double Time .) Outages shall be conducted at one division at a time (John Cochran or Jefferson Barracks Division). Outages shall not last longer than 8 hours in a 24-hour period without the specific approval of the COR. Miscellaneous Requirements The COR shall be contacted as to providing a working space for testing electrical components and an area for storage of materials. Both John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks Division have extremely limited space; any material storage shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and should be mobile in nature (CONEX, trailer, etc.) Contractor parking on both John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks Divisions have no parking available during the day and is extremely limited in the evening. Contractor shall assume street/off-site parking is expected during on-site work. VA shall provide space for testing equipment and electrical power to run the Contractor testing equipment. The location for the equipment shall be designated by the COR and the location will not be moved without approval of the COR. Submit the power requirements for Contractor testing equipment in the Contractor Proposal. Connection to the power source for Contractor equipment is the responsibility of the Contractor to include protective devices, cables, etc. The VA electrical staff will de-energize any lines for Contractor to connect to. The contractor shall supply all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, vehicles, portable generators, lights, etc. necessary to accomplish work during power shutdowns. The VA will not furnish materials or equipment for the Contractor s use. Contractor shall be responsible for the labor, materials, equipment, tools, etc., to remove covers, lids, bars, plates, or other removable impediments to electrical components for access to the equipment to be testing, inspected and/or maintained. The VA will not provide labor for any work except for de-energizing and energizing electrical components and providing access to secure areas. Review of electrical distribution system prior to bidding is the responsibility of the Contractor. Documents/information provided in this solicitation is not sufficient to complete an accurate cost estimate/proposal. Failure to conduct a site visit will not be a reason for a Request for Equitable Adjustment after award of the contract. VA Owned Transformers and Oil Filled Switches The contractor shall provide onsite; labor, material, tools, test equipment and supervision necessary to accomplish Testing on VA-Owned Transformers and Oil filled switches. All services for this contract must meet manufacturer's performance and technical specifications, Federal Regulations, and other specifications that may apply such as National Electric Code (NEC), Life Safety Code (LSC), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and VA Regulations. Testing shall include but is not limited to the following features: Visual Inspection & Field Service History to include all fluid levels, temperature readings, pressure/vacuum, paint condition, leaks and history of maintenance services. Liquid Screen Test Data to include neutralization number, IFT, dielectric breakdown strength, color, specific gravity, and visual examination data. These tests are to evaluate the progress of oxidation, indicate needs for maintenance and identify contamination. Inhibitor Content The most cost-effective point at which to perform oil maintenance is when the oxidation inhibitor has become depleted, but other oil quality results are still acceptable. Liquid Power Factor Contamination from outside materials, moisture, and oil oxidation all raise the liquid power factor. The type of problem will be determined and evaluated using the liquid power factor analysis run at both 25 degrees Celsius and 100 degrees Celsius. Karl Fischer Moisture Determination Moisture corrodes metal components, weakens the solid insulation, and promotes oxidation and increases the rate of aging for the equipment. At high levels, it lowers the insulating capabilities of the oil and solid insulation and can lead to flashover. Moisture analysis is required to monitor the progress of this damaging contaminant. Furan Analysis This is a method for determining the condition of the solid insulation by drawing and analyzing a sample of the insulating liquid. The profile of furans indicates whether an active fault condition is breaking down the paper and gives a reliable estimate concerning the extent to which the solid insulation has aged Dissolved Gas Analysis Concentrations of nine gases dissolved in the insulating liquid are determined. The profile of gases is interpreted. An abnormal gas profile indicates an incipient transformer fault oil or paper overheating, hot spot overheating, or an electrical discharge. PCB Content the PCB Content will be determined using packed column gas chromatography Documentation. Contractor shall not perform any service that will result in additional charges without prior approval from the Contracting Officer. General Contract Requirements General Information. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the VA Project Manager Randy Goffin Phone 314-652-4100 ext. 68193. The Medical Center s normal working hours are from 7:00AM to 4:30PM. Monday through Friday. The contractor services shall be performed at various times including evenings, nights and weekends as necessary to facilitate power shutdowns. Federal Holidays are as follows and include any other days specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday: New Year s Day Martin Luther King s Birthday President s Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas Service Contract Act of 1965: All service employees who will be employed in the performance of the contract awarded as a result of this solicitation shall be paid no less than the wages shown on the Wage Determination which is incorporated and made a part of this ...