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Department of Veterans Affairs RFQ # 36E77619Q0014 DRAFT TEMPLATE 2 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) No. 36E77619Q0114 VA NORTHERN INDIANA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM - MARION CA... Department of Veterans Affairs RFQ # 36E77619Q0014 DRAFT TEMPLATE 2 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) No. 36E77619Q0114 VA NORTHERN INDIANA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM - MARION CAMPUS ENHANCED-USE LEASE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Marion, Indiana 9 July 2019 DATE AND TIME RESPONSES DUE: September 13, 2019, 8:00 am EDT Questions are due before August 12, 2019 Site visit is scheduled for July 23, 2019 at 11 am (EDT) at Building 2, Room 121 with registration scheduled to start from 10:30 am DISCLAIMER The information presented in this Request for Qualifications and all supplements, revisions, modifications, updates, and addenda thereto (collectively, the RFQ ), including (without limitation) narrative descriptions and information, is not represented to be all of the information that may be material to an Offeror s decision to submit a response to this RFQ or to develop, construct, manage, and maintain the Project (as defined below) on a portion of VA campus named in Attachment A. Neither the United States Department of Veterans Affairs ( VA ), nor any of its contractors, subcontractors, officers, employees, counsel, advisors, or agents make any representation or warranty, whether express, implied, or created by operation of law, as to the accuracy or completeness of this RFQ or any of its contents or materials referred to or provided pursuant to or in connection with this RFQ, and no legal liability with respect thereto is assumed or may be implied. Any information or site description is merely provided to assist Offerors in their independent analysis of the decision to submit a response. The transactions contemplated by this RFQ involve significant risks. Offerors and their advisors should review carefully all the information set forth in the RFQ and any additional information available to them to evaluate such risks. No additional representation or warranty, whether express, implied, or created by operation of law, will be made by VA. No person has been authorized to make or give on behalf of VA any other written or oral representation, warranty or assurance with respect to the Project or the accuracy or completeness of the information provided in this RFQ or otherwise and, if any such representation, warranty, or assurance is made or given, it may not be relied upon by any Offeror as having been made by or on behalf of VA, and VA shall not have any liability for or with respect to such statements. Table of Contents 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 1.1 Supportive Housing Definition 3 1.2 Authorize to Outlease 3 1.3 RFQ Terms and Condition Acceptance 4 2.1 Overview of Solicitation Structure 4 2.2 Location, Background and Description of EUL Site 4 2.3 Development Considerations 4 2.3.1 National Historic Preservation Act 4 2.3.2 National Environmental Policy Act and Other Environmental Considerations 5 2.3.3 Infrastructure 5 2.3.4 Legal Considerations 6 2.3.5 Prevailing Wages 7 2.3.6 Handicap Accessibility 7 2.3.7 EUL Statutory Requirements 7 2.3.8 EUL Site, VA s Goals and Objectives 7 2.3.9 Other Considerations 8 3 CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OUTLINE 8 3.1 Project Overview 9 3.2 Transaction Terms 9 3.3 Project Financing 9 3.4 Construction Plan 10 3.5 Project Operations 10 3.6 Energy Conservation and Sustainable Design 11 4 CONTENTS AND PROCESS FOR SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES 12 4.1 Submission of Responses 12 4.1.1 Time and Date of Submission 12 4.1.2 Place and Manner of Submission 12 4.2 Response Content 13 4.2.1 Cover Letter with Background and Administrative Information 14 Section 1: Management Plan 16 Section 2: Affordable and Supportive Housing Development and Operations Qualifications, Experience, and Past Performance 18 Also, provide a summary of the proposed housing management and operations plans specific to the proposed project site. 19 Section 3: Financial Wherewithal and Experience Securing Financing 19 5. EVALUATION CRITERIA 20 5.1 Initial Review 20 5.2 Formal Presentations 20 5.3 Selection Process 20 5.4 Selection Timeline 21 5.5 Evaluation Factors 21 Factor 1: Management Plan 21 Factor 2: Affordable and Supportive Housing Development and Operations Qualifications, Experience, and Past Performance 22 Factor 3: Financial Wherewithal and Experience Securing Financing 23 6.0 MISCELLANEOUS TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS RFQ 23 6.1 Authorizations by Submission of Response 23 6.2 Teaming Arrangements and Special Purpose Entities 24 6.3 Hold Harmless 24 7.0 Ineligibility 24 8.0 Additional Information 25 Attachment A EUL Site Information Attachment B Information on Site Tours Department of Veterans Affairs RFQ # 36E77619Q0114 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS VA NORTHERN INDIANA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM - MARION CAMPUS ENHANCED-USE LEASE DEVELOPMENT MARION, INDIANA EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), under its Enhanced-Use Leasing (EUL) authority (38 U.S.C. §§ 8161 to 8169), is pleased to issue this Request for Qualifications (RFQ or Solicitation), seeking competitive responses from qualified organizations (Offerors) to serve as a Developer to redevelop (described in Attachment A) a number of housing quarters for supportive housing for homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families on VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, Marion Campus in Marion, Indiana. Supportive Housing Definition This Project ( Project ) is to select Offeror ( Offeror ) for a term of up to seventy-five (75) years to allow the selected Offeror to create supportive housing for Veterans or their families that are at risk of homelessness or are homeless. The supportive housing means housing that engages tenants in on-site and community-based support services for Veterans or their families, which may include: Transitional Housing Single-room occupancy Permanent housing Congregate living housing Independent living housing Assisted living housing Other modalities of housing Authorize to Outlease VA is authorized to outlease land and improvements to non-Federal entities that provide supportive housing and on-site community-based support services for Veterans and their families. Such leases can have a term of up to seventy-five (75) years. VA s Office of Asset Enterprise Management (OAEM) administers the EUL Program. The Offeror(s) under the EUL will, in part, be authorized and responsible for financing, designing, developing, occupying, operating, and maintaining the EUL Site in accordance with detailed development plan approved by VA ( Development Plans ) and applicable Federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations. VA envisions that development of the EUL Site will entail well-planned and coordinated endeavor, which are compatible with the campuses ongoing mission-related activities and the surrounding non-VA community. RFQ Terms and Condition Acceptance VA reserves the right, at any time, without notice, at its sole and absolute discretion, to: (a) reject any or all responses; (b) extend any deadline set forth in this RFQ; and, (c) terminate the RFQ process, in whole or in part. 2 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF EUL SITE 2.1 Overview of Solicitation Structure Through this RFQ, VA is presenting an EUL Site available for redevelopment for an Offeror, EUL Offerors may submit a single response to this RFQ to develop the EUL Site referenced in Attachment A. See Sections 4 and 5 of this RFQ for required response content and evaluation criteria. Location, Background and Description of EUL Site The intent of this Solicitation is to outline the requirements for selection of a Developer and its team(s) to create a safe, affordable, housing community for homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families on the Waco Campus. Supportive housing is a proven, effective means of reintegrating homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families into the community by addressing their basic needs for housing and providing ongoing support services to residents in that housing. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. §8163, VA conducted a Public Hearing on the redevelopment of proposed an EUL for supportive housing and selection of a Developer on March 21, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. p.m. Attachment A contains additional information regarding the location, background information, and description of the subject EUL Site. Attachment B includes directions on how to participate in the in-person tours of the EUL Site. Development Considerations In considering whether to submit a response to develop the EUL Site, the Offeror should consider certain factors. National Historic Preservation Act Prior to entering into a EUL with VA, the Offeror shall work with VA to fulfill the requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act, 54 U.S.C. §§ 300101, et seq. ( NHPA ) in conjunction with the development and finalization of the proposed Development Plans. Section 106 of NHPA, 54 U.S.C. §§ 306108, requires the consideration of the effects of the Project on historic properties listed or eligible for listing in the National Historic Register and provides representatives of the state and local governments, tribes and other interested consulting parties sufficient opportunity to comment on the Development Plan prior to execution of the EUL. Section 106 of the NHPA also requires the seeking of ways to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects (e.g., demolition) that the Development Plan might have on any historic properties during the execution stage of the EUL. Consummation of this effort will be accomplished by VA. VA will act in concert with the Offeror when necessary in the accomplishment of historical compliance. For guidelines related to historic preservation requirements, visit https://www.achp.gov/protecting-historic-properties. National Environmental Policy Act and Other Environmental Considerations EUL and the Project will be subject to all applicable Federal, State, and local environmental laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations, including but not limited to, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ( CERCLA ), 42 U.S.C. §§ 9601-9675; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ( RCRA ), 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901, et seq; and the National Environmental Policy Act ( NEPA ), 42 U.S.C. §§ 4321-4347. NEPA requires that Federal agencies, including VA, identify and evaluate the potential environmental impacts of a major Federal action (e.g., an EUL) on the human environment. VA will complete the NEPA analysis upon VA s selection of the Offeror. The Offeror will be required to provide development-specific information to support the analysis. The NEPA analysis must be completed by VA, prior to execution of the EUL. The Offeror will be responsible for complying with mitigation requirements of the NEPA analysis, if required. Offer shall comply with all applicable environmental laws and will be responsible for any required cleanup/remediation activities. Additionally, the Offeror will be responsible for any necessary environmental studies, reports, sites assessments, seismic, etc. that are needed by Offeror to meet Offeror s obligations. Lastly, the Offeror will be responsible for complying with any regulatory requirements for the abatement and removal of any asbestos and/or lead-containing material. Infrastructure Any available information about infrastructure at the EUL Site is included in Attachment A. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to pay utility providers for all utilities through separate metering. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to bring in the necessary utility lines (water, sewer, gas, fiber optics, communication, cable, etc.) to operate the EUL. VA is not obligated to provide selected Offeror access to VA owned utilities or resources. Legal Considerations Overview The Offeror is responsible for conducting its own due diligence regarding the EUL Site including, without limitation, whether (a) the development of the EUL Site, as contemplated by the Response, can be accomplished in compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local requirements (including fire, life safety, accessibility, zoning, State and local building codes, and other local land use restrictions); (b) the condition of the EUL Site is suitable for the Offeror s contemplated use; (c) the necessary permits, variances, special exceptions and other governmental actions or approvals required for the contemplated developments can be reasonably obtained (at no cost or expense to VA); and (d) the contemplated use(s) is otherwise practical and economically feasible. Property is under concurrent jurisdiction. Prior to the execution of the lease agreement, Offeror will need to have written executed agreements (e.g., Memorandum of Understanding regarding fire, police, and emergency services) in place and includes VA concurrence. Taxes In accordance with the pertinent provisions of the EUL Statute (i.e., 38 U.S.C. § 8167), the Offeror during the EUL term will be subject to any and all applicable State and local taxes, fees, assessments, and special assessments legally chargeable to the EUL, the Offeror s leasehold interest, and the Offeror s underlying improvements. However, neither VA s interest in the EUL nor the United States fee interest in the underlying properties shall be subject, directly or indirectly, to any State or local laws relative to taxation, fees, assessments or special assessments. Security Offeror is responsible for providing security on the EUL site. The Offeror shall include in their response an overview of the physical security and electronic monitoring that will be provided based upon the individual space requirements and tenant mix of the proposed EUL Project. As part of the response, it should be noted, that it is the requirement of the Offeror to have security 24/7. Energy Conservation and Sustainable Design Requirements The VA Sustainable Design Manual () is the guidance that defines the methodology to incorporate sustainable design, including energy efficiency, in the EUL project. VA encourages Offerors to incorporate sustainability over and above the standards found in the current VA Sustainable Design Manual. In previous projects, some developers have proposed more aggressive energy efficiency and sustainability milestones that made their proposals, all other elements considered equal, more attractive. To take advantage of existing sustainability work in the private sector that is well accepted in the construction industry, VA has determined that using a third-party rating system is the best method for fulfilling VA sustainable building requirements in the EUL project. The Offeror may propose using the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) rating system, the Green Globes® rating system, or an alternate rating system. VA requires that the project achieve at least LEED Silver, Two Green Globes, or an equivalent certification level by the alternate rating organization. Offerors proposing to use an alternate rating system must submit a memo to the VA Project Manager demonstrating that the alternate solution achieves an equivalent level of certification as LEED Silver, Two Green Globes, or both. Prevailing Wages Unless the Offeror can demonstrate to the satisfaction of VA in the form of a written determination or written correspondence from the U.S. Department of Labor that the Offeror or the Project are exempt therefrom, Offeror shall comply with the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended, 40 U.S.C. § 3141, et seq. and the relevant rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor applicable thereto. Handicap Accessibility The Offeror will be required to ensure that its design, development, construction, operation, and maintenance plan and activities on the EUL Site comply in all respects with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101, et seq., and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. §§ 4151, et seq., as amended. EUL Statutory Requirements VA s EUL and statutory requirements are codified at 38 U.S.C. §§ 8161-8169 and as amended. EUL Site, VA s Goals and Objectives VA has the following goals and objectives for the Projects: Reuse underutilized VA properties to create safe, affordable, smoke-free housing for Veterans and their families (including Women and their children) and should have priority placement in any housing project created on the EUL Site. Provide supportive housing and on-site supportive/resident services (if HUD-VASH is used, the service provider must provide service above and beyond HUD-VASH requirement). It is the intent that VA will provide case management services to eligible Veterans. Develop a housing model geared towards enabling Veterans to achieve self-sufficiency and live independently. Avoid ongoing operating costs associated with the upkeep of vacant and/or underutilized assets. Other Considerations VA will not participate in or allow its or the United States underlying fee interest in the land to be used as security for financing for the Project or otherwise, including without limitation, providing any kind of guaranty or act in any way as a beneficiary for a financing vehicle. In regard to any proposed Project-related financing to be obtained by the Offeror, VA as a general rule will not approve any financing that includes requirements that operate to deny, restrict, or subordinate VA s right to terminate the EUL upon the Offeror s failure to cure an outstanding event of default thereunder. This includes any document, to include the EUL that would prevent VA from terminating the EUL due to cross default arising from one or more parcels on the Property. Any proposed Project financing that does not comply with this restriction must be explicitly identified in the RFQ response for VA s unilateral review and evaluation. The successful Offeror must establish and maintain positive relations and communications with State and local governmental authorities and the local communities during negotiations with VA and any of its representatives. The successful Offeror must integrate development activities with cultural resources and historical and environmental policy management requirements in support of VA s mission and operations. The Offeror will be responsible for coordinating the work schedule(s) with VA in order to minimize disruption to the campus activities and operations. This coordination includes the work of any contractor or subcontractor that the Offeror retain in connection with the Project. CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OUTLINE Following its selection, the Offeror will be responsible for preparing a detailed Development Plan for the Project. The Development Plan must contain a description of the Project and address comprehensively all significant issues regarding its development, operation, management, and maintenance. The Development Plan must include, but should not be limited to, the following: Project Overview The specific type of Project contemplated as defined in the EUL statute by the Offeror and a comprehensive plan for the redevelopment of the EUL Site; Project feasibility, including any anticipated barriers and a plan to overcome those barriers at the early stage of development engage local officials for utility providers (e.g., water and sewer); Plan to ensure proposed uses are compatible with VA s mission; Development schedule; Development team composition; Community awareness strategies; Using small and local businesses such as Services Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) and 8A businesses and; Plans to hire Veterans and provide internships (when possible) during the life cycle of the Project; Must secure local approvals/concurrences for zoning, permits, waivers and other building and land use requirements, noting any expected obstacles and a strategy to overcome those obstacles. Transaction Terms Proposed entity of the Offeror that would serve as the lessee (on behalf of the Offeror) under the EUL, including all ownership structures associated with the lessee; Proposed term of EUL (i.e., up to a maximum of 75 years); and, Project Financing Financing plan, including sources of funds and any proposed tax abatements; Development budgets; Pro forma statements for a minimum of the lease term (in format required by VA (e.g. Microsoft Excel); Supportive/resident services budget; Sources and uses of funds; Plan to obtain Financing Commitment Letters that will provide written assurance(s) from the proposed funding sources that those sources will provide the project financing proposed as part of the Offeror s financing structure at the EUL closing, with all conditions required for such funding clearly articulated; and, Plan to execute a Performance bond that will provide a written commitment from a surety to provide a performance bond equal to the total development cost at the EUL closing. Please note, The United States Department of Veterans of Affairs must be included as a co-beneficiary. Construction Plan Conceptual drawings and site plans; Analysis of existing land use restrictions governing the EUL Site, development and land use recommendations, variances required and plan for obtaining them; Preliminary utilities, parking, site accessibility, traffic mitigation, and landscape plans; Impact of proposed Development Plan on historic properties, including documentation required to comply or facilitate compliance with NHPA; Plan for obtaining all necessary public/private entitlements; and, Development and construction management plan. Project Operations Marketing and Leasing Plan, including an ongoing outreach plan to identify and screen potential residents to ensure that the facility is fully occupied; Discuss marketing plan to identify eligible Veterans. It is not the responsibility of VA to provide Selected Offeror with eligible Veterans. Property and asset protection (e.g., security, police, and fire arrangements), management, and maintenance (e.g., a funded maintenance account to cover non-routine repairs), water, gas, sewer, electricity sources and arrangements with VA or utility companies; Realistic on-site staffing plan for resident management, service needs and other operational considerations, qualifications for positions; and Supportive/resident services plan, which outlines how services appropriate for permanent housing will be coordinated and managed; the plan must: Discuss how residents are to be involved in making facility decisions that affect their lives, including how they are to be involved in selecting supportive/ resident services, establishing personal goals, and developing plan to achieve these goals so that they achieve greater self-determination; Include an employment plan designed to help the residents attain long-term employment; Include a plan to minimize legal substance use in Project (Note: Use of illegal substances is prohibited); Identify which supportive/resident services are to be provided on-site; and, Discuss how residents are to be assisted in assimilating into the community through access to neighborhood facilities, activities and services. Energy Conservation and Sustainable Design Discuss the building design, construction and other administrative work necessary to both 1) comply with the Guiding Principles outlined in VA s Sustainable Design and Energy Reduction Manual; and 2) apply for and receive a minimum of the Silver Certification for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Homes (LEED-H) of the U.S. Green Building Council s (USGBC) Green Building rating system for homes or equivalent by their respective rating organizations (per VA s review and approval). VA recognizes that formulation of the Development Plan will require the Offeror to work closely and cooperatively with VA. VA will provide final approval and cooperate with the Offeror during the drafting process to facilitate preparation of the final Development Plan. It is anticipated that the Offeror will provide VA with drafts of the Development Plan throughout the drafting process. The Development Plan will be subject to VA s review and approval and may be subject to review and comment by local government and other stakeholders. The Offeror will be required to meet the timeframes set forth of this RFQ and the proposed timeline provided by the Offeror in their response, with any such extensions or modifications that VA agrees to at its discretion. If the Offeror fails to complete the Development Plan(s) or any other timeframe in a timely manner, VA shall have the right, at its discretion, to provide written notice terminating all future discussions with and rights of the Offeror under this RFQ. Upon such termination, VA shall neither owe nor pay any fees, costs, expenses, or monetary penalties to the Offeror for any reason(s) regarding or stemming from this RFQ and its process, and VA shall, at its discretion, be free to select another Offeror in order to further pursue the EUL and Project. CONTENTS AND PROCESS FOR SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES 4.1 Submission of Responses Offerors interested in the Project should submit their response in accordance with and meeting the following requirements: Time and Date of Submission Responses must be received by September 13, 2019 at 8:00 AM EST (the Closing Time ). Responses received after the Closing Time will not be considered and will be returned to the Offeror. Questions regarding this RFQ may be submitted in writing by emailing DeCarol.Smith@va.gov by August 12, 2019. Questions received after this date may not be considered. Responses will be provided by an amendment to the RFQ. All Government communication regarding this RFQ shall be from the Program Manager, De Carol Smith. Place and Manner of Submission Responses must be delivered to the following address: Attention: Edward L. Bradley, III Designated VA Representative Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Asset Enterprise Management (044C) 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Room 534 Washington, DC 20420 Responses must be delivered by mail, courier, or hand delivery. Responses will not be accepted if delivered by electronic means only (including facsimile). Packaging and Copies Responses must be in a sealed envelope or package with the following information conspicuously and legibly written or typed on the outside: Offeror s name; Offeror s complete mailing address; Name and contact information for Offeror s contact person (e.g., telephone, email and facsimile); The following statement (to be completed upon delivery to VA): Response Received by VA as of _____________(time) on _____________ (date) ; and, In order to be considered, Offerors must submit one (1) original and three (3) hard copies of its response plus one (1) electronic working copy of the response on a CD ROM or as requested to VA. The entire response must be included on the same CD ROM in PDF format. In addition, any Excel or other spreadsheets that allow data to be manipulated must be included in their native (i.e., Excel), unprotected and accessible format. Each hard copy of the response must be bound in a three-ring binder (to allow VA to easily remove parts for copying and/or circulation). Submissions must be formatted as described in Section 4.2 with title and location of the project. Response Content Each response must contain the following sections in the following order, with each section clearly labeled, beginning on a new page and not exceeding the applicable section page limit. Section # Section Name and Subsections (Note: Separate sections and subsections with tabs in hard copies) Page Limit NA Cover Letter (including Background and Administrative Information) 5 pages 1 Management Plan Team Composition, Structure, and Subcontractor Management Approach Key Personnel Understanding of Requirements, Developer Technical Approach, and Timeline Community Relations Experience, Strategy, and State/Local Government Support Small Business Participation and Veteran Hiring 25 pages (includes resumes) 2 Affordable and Supportive Housing Development and Operations Qualifications, Experience, and Past Performance Development Qualifications and Experience Development Past Performance Management and Operations Qualifications and Experience Management and Operations Past Performance 20 pages 3 Financial Wherewithal and Experience Securing Financing Financial Wherewithal Experience Securing Financing 15 pages (excludes financial statements) Appendix A Financial Statements and Auditor s Opinion Letter No limit Appendix B Explanation of any legal issues (if any) No limit Pages submitted that are in excess of any page limit (including a section page limit) will, at VA s sole discretion, be discarded and not reviewed or evaluated by VA. Supporting data, such resumes, explanations of any legal issues, and auditor s opinion letter, will not count against the page limits. Responses must be typewritten in Arial 11-point font size or greater. For purposes of the response, a key team member should be considered any member that will be responsible for approximately 20% or more of the services or fees under this proposed EUL. COVER LETTER WITH BACKGROUND AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION A cover letter (on the Offeror s letterhead) must state that the Offeror has read and agrees to comply with all the terms, conditions, and instructions provided in this RFQ. Any requests for waivers or exceptions must be clearly identified in the cover letter and shall be subject to VA s review and approval. The cover letter must also contain the following general information about the Offeror and the Offeror s Team (if applicable). (Note: In the case of an Offeror that is a special purpose entity, include information on each partner, member, or shareholder of the Offeror.) Administrative Information: Company/Organization name; Employer/Tax Identification Number; Dunn and Bradstreet (DUNS) number; proof of VetBiz verification (if a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business or Veteran-owned small business); mailing address; main telephone number; and main facsimile number. Authorized Representative: Name (and contact information - mailing address; telephone number; e-mail address; and facsimile number) of the representative authorized to act on behalf of the Offeror. Day-to-Day Point of Contact: Name (and contact information - mailing address; telephone number; e-mail address; and facsimile number) of the individual designated by the Offeror as the person to whom questions and/or requests for information are to be directed. Form of Business: Description of the Offeror s form of business (whether a for-profit corporation, a nonprofit or charitable institution, a partnership, a limited liability company, a business association or a joint venture), state of incorporation, and a brief history of the organization and its principals: Articles of incorporation, partnership, joint venture, or limited liability company agreement (Note: For any Offeror or Team member, as applicable, that is a sole proprietorship, provide current mailing address and a summary of current business activity); Current certificate of good standing; By-laws; Copy of corporate resolutions, certified by a corporate officer, authorizing the Offeror s submission of, or Team member s participation with the Offeror in the submission of, the response and the entity s authority to proceed with the project (assuming an RFQ award is made and VA s approval is obtained); and, List of principals. Legal Requirements: State whether the Offeror or any Offeror s Team member, as applicable, has ever been terminated for default, non-compliance, or non-performance on a contract or lease, or debarred from any Federal, State, or local government contracts and, if so, provide the date and a detailed description of the occurrence in an appendix (Note: this additional detail does not count against page limits); and, List each instance within the past ten (10) years and explain in sufficient detail in an appendix as necessary (detail does not count against page limits) in which the Offeror, or ...