Site work for a mixed-use development in Marion, Indiana. Completed plans call for site work for a medical facility.

Install Landscaping, Marion - 610-21-213 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, parts, materials, labor and supervision necessary to complete the Install Landscaping, Marion, Project 610-21-213 at the Northern IN VA Healthcare System 1700 E 38th St, Marion, IN 46953. Refer to attachments and Statement of Work for complete description of the requirements. Period of Performance is 84 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. An organized pre-bid site visit is scheduled for: Date: Monday, 30 May 2022 at 10:30 am EDT Location: 1700 E. 38th Street, Building #52, Marion, IN 46953, Engineering Conference Room Magnitude of Construction: $250,000 and $500,000. NAICS: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Small Business Size Standard: $39.5 Million This solicitation is 100% set-aside for a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. See VAAR clause 852.219-10. NOTICE: The VA and/or a third party (support contractor) will require access to VA contractor records to assess contractor compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirements included in VAAR 852.219-10. See Limitations on Subcontracting - Monitoring and Compliance (JUL 2018) located in the General Conditions. Bid Opening will be held via phone conference at the time specified in block 13 unless otherwise stated via amendment. Call in information will be provided via amendment prior to bid opening. Bidder's VetBiz listing must appear at the time of bid opening (VAAR 819.7003(b)) AND at the time of award. Bidders should also be advised that the "fast-track" re-verification program ended September 30, 2012. Consequently, bidder/offeror appearing in VetBiz at the time of bid opening/offers due AND at the time of award but only with the "re-verification" moniker will not be considered and will not be "fast-tracked" for re-verification. Failure to submit all requirements as stated in this solicitation may result in offer/bid being deemed unresponsive. Bids are to be mailed to 8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1100, Indianapolis, IN 46240 to the attention of Eric Sweatt Electronic bids will not be accepted. Statement of Work: The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to Remove existing aged and dilapidated landscaping and replace it with modern landscaping throughout multiple areas on campus indicated in drawings. All work to be completed at the VA- Northern Indiana Health Care - Marion Campus, 1700 E. 38th. Street, Marion, IN 46953. Work to be completed within 84 calendar days from notice to proceed. Justification of Work: This project is designed for landscaping throughout multiple campus locations in Marion, VA. **NOTE The Construction Contractors' representatives performing construction activities on VA campus must validate the following additional requirements are in place before starting construction activities on campus: 1. Daily visit at check-in station for COVID and temperature screening a. Sticker/device must be worn visibly 2. Annual influenza shot is required for all staff performing work on campus 3. Contractor badge must be obtained and worn by contractor or representative at all times while on campus The contractor will validate in writing via a signed memo to the Contracting Officer that the above items are being done as part of the bid package. No Personally Identifiable Information (PII) will be collected. The temperature checks are performed on the VA campus and must be performed immediately when the contractor arrives on site. Temperature checks are currently performed at the front entrance. If at any time an employee of the Construction Contractor is found in deficiency of the listed, a stop-work order will be issued for the safety of VAMC patients and staff. Any further questions please reference the below document. (b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds-- (1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and (2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted. (c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% percent of the bid price or , whichever is less. (d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default. (e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.