Renovation of a mixed-use development in Salt Lake City, Utah. Completed plans call for the renovation of a medical facility.

AN AMENDMENT TO SOLICITATION 36C25924R0007 POSTED ON JANUARY 18, 2024. The purpose of this amendment is as follows: Extend the solicitation close date until 03/12/2024 at 10:00 AM MT. All offers will be emailed to Jason Rankin at Jason.rankin@va.gov. All other items and conditions remain the same. VA Salt Lake City Health Care System 500 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84148 Project Name: Update Privacy Curtain Track Project Number: 660-23-113 STATEMENT OF WORK SCOPE OF WORK: Furnish all necessary professional services, equipment, labor, materials, supervision, and tools to construct the Project #660-23-113, Update Privacy Curtain Track, located at 500 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84148. The scope of work includes but is not limited to: Site investigation. Professional installation of new PRVC curtain track system in each room outlined in [Attachment 6 660-23-113 Privacy Curtain Location List]. (Some rooms in this list are dual patient rooms. Site verification needed) Removal of old curtain track system for each room that will receive the new PRVC curtain track system Penetrations from old curtain track system should either have ceiling grid replaced or caulked at the determination of the COR. Maintenance/warranty services for the newly installed systems. Additional 750 count Privacy/Cubicle Curtains needs to be purchased with trolley system track detail and swing arm detail. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has a requirement for privacy/cubicle curtains including replacement panels with built in mesh to match existing stock on the VA Salt Lake City campus that meet the VHA IDIQ specifications and high-quality threshold while integrating excellent environmental stewardship. Healthcare furnishings for this procurement include procurement of 750 privacy/cubicle curtains is needed with the current procured number of 836 by the VASLCHCS, (fabric must match currently contracted curtains [Brand-- Arc|Com: Name--Aquifer-x: Number--AC-33403X: Color-- Sand #4]). Installation of Trolley system track detail with a swing arm detail where patient lifts are installed. Provide all related accessories for PRVC system such as track, mounts, splice, hooks, and all other accessories and complete installation services for the VASLCHCS main campus as detailed [See Attachments 1-4 For Track Cut sheets and Specifications]. This includes all Privacy/cubicle curtains in B.1, B.2, B.3, B.4 B.14and B.16 [See Attachment 5 - Floor Plans General Locations Privacy Curtains] [See Attachment 6 Privacy Curtain Location List]. The prime contractor shall provide all labor, materials, products, equipment, transportation, submittals, coordination, delivery, and supervision necessary to satisfy the needs of each ordering activity for all specified rooms provided in Attachment 6. The manufacturer will provide a warranty for all products listed below, covering parts, labor, and shipping. All warranty items, shipping labor, traveling, and shipping of items shall be covered by the manufacturer/dealership. The bid winner will investigate each Privacy Curtain location prior to manufacture. The verification will include reviewing the configuration that meets the VA Patient Privacy guide and the VA Patient Lift Guide. The CONTRACTOR shall be able to visit the site and have a physical response to any issues within forty-eight hours notice from End Users. The Contractor shall be required to lead meetings to discuss progress and problems with VA staff on, at least, a weekly basis during construction. The Contractor shall be required to take meeting minutes and distribute to the VA for approval and as documentation of what was covered within the meeting. Contractor shall review all specifications and drawings and shall identify any issues to the contracting officer before solicitation deadline. Contractor shall perform work as specified and shall adhere to standard practices for the industry. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to review the existing drawings and verify the existing conditions. The Prime Contractor shall designate a minimum of one Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to administer the contractor s safety program and government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan. Each subcontractor shall designate a minimum of one Competent Person (CP) in compliance with 29 CFR 1926.20 (b)(2) that will be identified as a CP to administer their individual safety programs. Also, The SSHO or an equally qualified designated representative/alternative will maintain a presence on the site during construction operations in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-6: Superintendence by the Contractor. CPs will maintain presence during their construction activities in accordance with above mentioned clause. A listing of the designated SSHO and all known CPs shall be submitted prior to the start of work as part of the APP with the training documentation and/or AHA. To comply with above, please do NOT bid for same SSHO that would or would potentially cover multiple projects on the campus. The contractor shall review all drawings, with the assigned VA COR (Contracting Officer s Representative), to verify the project areas and what the project entails. The contractor shall be required to lead meetings to discuss progress and problems with the VA staff. The contractor shall be required to take meeting minutes and distribute to the VA for approval and as documentation of what was covered within the meeting. The contractor shall show a detailed containment plan for infection control and hazmat control. This plan shall be detailed showing locations and what infection and hazmat control requirements are to be used for each area. Safety and infection control requirements shall be enforced for the duration of the project, regardless of any disruptions, to protect patients, visitors, VA staff, and contractors/subcontractors. The contractor shall be responsible for the site during construction and shall ensure all contractor employees and subcontractors always adhere to all safety and infection control requirements. The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required. General The Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires strict adherence to the Code of Federal Regulations 29, Part 1926. This includes the requirement that the contractor always have a Competent Person on the job (must have a 30-hour OSHA card), and that all contractor employees have received a minimum of ten (10) hours of OSHA construction safety training. Documentation of these requirements shall be submitted and approved prior to performing the work. Contractor must submit a company Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) that must be approved by VA Safety prior to work beginning. This plan shall detail fire, construction, and health-related safety measures, in addition to listing Training Records for all employees for the previous year. A company standard or boilerplate safety plan will not be acceptable plan should contain a detailed hazard analysis for each element of construction to be performed in the form of an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) or Job Hazard Analysis (JHA). This entire project shall conform to 100% of all VA standards and specifications, OSHA, AIA Construction Guidelines, Joint Commission Environment of Care Standards, and applicable building codes. The Contractor shall be responsible for the health and safety of their own employees. The VA will inform the Contractor of any hazards such as designated permit confined spaces, electrical hazards, etc. which may affect Contractor employees. The Contractor must take precautions appropriate for the safety of their employees as well as provide equipment necessary for these actions. Contractor employees will notify the VA Representative before entering a designated permit required confined space, so precautions can be taken in advance of the work. The Contractor is responsible for protection of existing finishes, and VA property (FF&E), located in the areas where preventative maintenance and repair work is being performed, as well as along paths of travel to and from these areas. Both exterior and interior finishes and property must be maintained. The contractor is liable for any damage to VA property during the contract. Any damage to existing finishes must be repaired by the Contractor to equal or greater quality than existing finishes. All tasks accomplished by the Contractor personnel will be performed to preclude damage or disfigurement of government-owned furnishing, fixtures, equipment and architectural or building structures. Contractor will report any damage or disfigurement to these items when caused by the Contractor s personnel and will perform repairs or replace government-owned equipment, fixtures, furnishings, grounds and architectural or building structures to their previously existing condition. Project Management Based on the above list of work items, the general contractor selected must complete, maintain, and submit the following documentation and managerial requirements: Construction schedule including sequencing and durations. The schedule will be provided to the COR ten (10) working days prior to the start of work. Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) with an emphasis on, but not limited to, demolition, installation, and safety. The SSSP must: Include a detailed description of how the work will be performed and be submitted with sketches, supporting documents, submittals etc. Include a Job-Safety-Analysis (JSA) for all tasks associated with Statement of Work (SOW) Be approved by VA-Safety prior to commencement of work. Maintain site supervision by a competent individual(s) with OSHA-30 certificates. OSHA-30 certified technician shall be onsite anytime work is being performed. Obtain VA identification PIV badges for all employees. Contractor to consider lead-time for badge procurement. Manage job-site access and security. Implement and maintain required ICRA and ILSM measures. Code & Regulation Compliance The Contractor shall comply with the public laws and statutes including all changes and amendments of federal, state, and local environmental statutes and regulations in effect of date of issuance of this delivery order, including, the applicable portions of the documents cited in the basic contract and below. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): NFPA 99-2015 Healthcare Facilities Code NFPA 101 Life Safety Code International Code Council (ICC): IBC: International Building, 2015 Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA), 1999 International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO): UBC 1997: Uniform Building Code 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Underwriters Laboratories 2018 International Plumbing Code SBCCI Standard Plumbing Code Submittals Contractor shall submit the following prior to beginning scope of work: Project schedule with sequencing, durations, phasing, and cost loading within 10 working days of Notice to Proceed (NTP), and monthly with invoices. Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) SSSP to be submitted to VA Safety staff for review 10 working days after issuance of NTP. SSSP to be approved by VA Safety staff prior to start of construction activities. Construction Demolition Removal / Handover Plan Inspection reports, manufacturer approval certificates, and warranties. Penetration and or hot work permits as necessary. Manufacturer and construction warranties as noted in specifications. Project Schedule including sequencing and durations. SOV Schedule of Value The schedule will be provided to COR 10 working days prior to start of the work. Site superintendent OSHA-30, and tradesmen/laborer OSHA-10 certificates. OSHA-30 certified technician shall be onsite anytime work is being performed. Material Submittals Submit for COR approval Physical and electronic Redline drawings of the completed work. Technical literature and/or descriptions of all materials, equipment and tools proposed for use by the Contractor shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer or his/her designee for approval prior to contract start and whenever a change is required. All Contractor-furnished materials, equipment and tools used shall be standard products all manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such items. The Contractor shall secure all materials. The Government assumes no liability for loss of or damage to Contractor-owned property held upon Government premises. Contractor shall submit hours worked, full report of completed piping which shall include location, hours worked, the full name of Contractor s employees on site, and digital photographs before and after work is completed. Reports shall be submitted within one day upon completion of work performed. Contractor will provide a completed redline drawing of the completed routing of piping. Reports shall be provided in hard copy as well as in an agreeable and compatible electronic format such as, but not limited to, pdf or Microsoft Word. Electronic/Digital Deliverables CD set with above documents (Report, Summary Report, Handwritten Notes) in a PDF format. An electronic copy of redline drawings of the completed work in the latest AutoCAD version. Resources The Government will not furnish any resources for the fulfillment of the work required under this contract other than electricity for area where work is being conducted. Under this contract, the contractor must provide all tools, equipment, materials, transportation, professional expertise, personnel, supervision, and for testing and maintenance required for completion of this contract. Contractor shall provide all necessary parts and equipment to complete the objective of this contract in accordance with manufacturer specifications. All new equipment including parts and labor shall be preapproved by the COR. Technical literature and/or descriptions of all materials, equipment and tools proposed for use by the Contractor shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer or his/her designee for approval prior to contract start and whenever a change is required. All Contractor-furnished materials, equipment and tools used shall be standard products all manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such items. The Contractor shall secure all materials. The Government assumes no liability for loss of or damage to Contractor-owned property held upon Government premises. The Contractor shall instruct his/her personnel in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions which preclude the waste of utilities which shall include but not necessarily be limited to: Lights shall be used only in areas where and at the time when work is being performed unless otherwise directed. Contractor s personnel will not adjust mechanical equipment controls for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Government telephones shall not be used for personal reasons or for any toll or long-distance calls. Technician/Inspector Qualifications The Government reserves the right to accept or reject Contractor s staff for cause. Documented prior the work, Contractor shall provide technicians throughout the contract qualified to perform work on plumbing systems. The Contractor shall notify the Government within 3 business days if it intends to replace a technician. At the time of notification, the Contractor shall submit all required certifications for all personnel working on the contract. In the event new, or replacement, personnel become involved in the contract, the Contractor must submit all required certification. Additions or changes in personnel require written approval of the Government. The Contractor shall have a back-up technician available in the event the primary technician is unable to perform his/her duties. The Contractor will ensure their personnel and subcontractor personnel meet the privacy standards as set forth by HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) with respect to personal and confidential information that they may come upon, while contract work is being performed. Personnel Assignments The Contractor shall assign the appropriate quantity and type of personnel to successfully complete all functions specified in this SOW. The Contractor shall maintain throughout the life of this contract, a current list of technicians and their credentials available for inspection by the Government at any time. Acceptance Standards The VA reserves the right to dispute completion of contract scope if contract work is found not in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, is not satisfactorily executed, or if the system is not properly tested and inspected to achieve certification. All work completed by the Contractor must be reviewed and approved by the VA. Work must be approved for one location of each type of fixture prior to proceeding with all other locations specified. If conditions that exist that are not like the location previously approved the contractor shall get approval prior proceeding with work in locations with similar conditions. Safety and Prevention In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall take such safety precautions as necessary to protect the lives and health of occupants of the building. The Contractor shall immediately correct any fire and safety deficiencies caused by his/her personnel. If the Contractor fails or refused to correct deficiencies promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or any part of the work and hold the contractor in default of the contract. The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local safety and fire regulations and codes which are in effect at the beginning of the contract. The contractor shall keep abreast of and comply with changes in these requirements and codes applicable to the contract. The requirements include but are not limited to, those found in Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) statutes and regulations, such as applicable provisions of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1910 and 1926. Contractor is solely responsible for determining the legal requirements that apply to activities, and shall ensure safe and healthful working conditions for its employees The Contractor s personnel shall follow applicable facility policies concerning fire/disaster programs. All materials and equipment will be removed from the facility or stored properly at the end of the workday and secured during the workday. Under no circumstances will the Contractor allow for any equipment to be left unattended for any length of time. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local legal requirements regarding workers health and safety. The Contractor shall assume the responsibility to guard against causing of fires and/or explosions and to protect Government Property. The Contractor shall perform the work in a manner consistent with the area security and fire safety regulations especially regarding exits and exit way access. Utility shutdowns shall not compromise security, communication, or fire safety for occupants. No flammable liquids shall be stored or used in the medical center. The necessary number and appropriate types of portable fire extinguishers are required per National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 10 and NFPA 241. Contractor shall keep certification onsite at all times of extinguisher inspections. The Contractor shall receive from the COR a permit for all cutting, welding, and soldering 24 hours in advance. All permits shall be prominently displayed during all construction. All necessary precautions shall be taken by the contractor to prevent accidental operation of any existing smoke detectors or sprinkler heads. The Contractor shall assume responsibility of environmental protection of all material storage. Accident Prevention Precaution shall always be exercised for the protection of persons (including employees) and property. These shall include, but not be limited to, the installation of adequate safety guards and protective devices for all equipment and machinery, whether used in the performance of work or permanently installed as part of the work. Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws relating to safety precautions, including the safety regulations of the Division of Industrial Safety, Department of Industrial Regulations of the state. Environmental Protection To provide for abatement and control of all environmentally hazardous materials arising from demolition and/or construction activities, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable environmentally hazardous material control and abatement and all applicable provisions of the Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1, General Safety Requirements as well as the specific requirements stated elsewhere in the Contract Documents. The Contractor is responsible for daily cleanup of all areas affected by its work. Areas in use or affected shall be returned to condition in which they were turned over or initially found. VA Housekeeping shall not be dispatched for cleaning associated with contractor work. The Contractor shall take every precaution in preserving flooring, finishes, equipment, and furniture in areas of work. The Contractor shall repair or replace any damage incurred during its work at their expense. Contractor shall use freight elevators for transmission of materials and personnel. Contractor shall take every precaution in preserving the elevators, including the hoist way and lobby doors, interior finishes, and shall conduct all good practices in observing lifting and motor components tolerances. Any damage incurred to any elevator component due to negligence will be repaired at expense of the contractor, within the workday of incurred damage. Work Standards and ICRA/ILSM Work site shall be free of debris and returned to original condition upon completion of preventative maintenance or repairs. All work is to be performed in areas used daily by facility clients and staff. Contractor will take suitable measures to control all material and equipment to produce a minimum of interference in facility routine. All work shall be performed in a safe and prudent manner. Contractor shall so perform all work as to offer the least possible obstruction and inconvenience to staff and the public and shall have under construction no greater amount of work than can be completed promptly and properly with due regard to the rights of staff and the public. Any person the COR may deem incompetent or disorderly shall be promptly removed from the facility and not be allowed to return for the duration of the agreement. The Contractor shall comply with an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) which will be developed with the COR and the Infection Control Practitioner. Multiple ICRA s may be necessary to address specific risks at various stages of the project and must be approved prior to proceeding on each phase. Hazardous Material Reporting The Contractor shall maintain hazardous material inventories and material safety data sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous materials (as defined in CFR 1910.120, 40 CFR s 355, 370, & 372) to be stored and used on this Medical Center. Hazardous materials must be inventoried when received and at the project s completion. The amounts used shall be maintained for the project duration, and for the calendar year (ending 31 December). Hazardous Materials Inventories, Material Safety Data Sheets and material quantities used shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval. In the event of a spill, Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer s Representative as well as the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the expense of any cleanup of such spill, and the cleanup shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of 40 CFR Part 761. If contractor locates suspected ACM in addition to material noted in report, they shall contact the COR immediately for further direction. If any ACM is disturbed or becomes friable due to contractor actions, the construction site shall be shut down until and contractor shall provide appropriate containment at their own expense. In addition, contractor shall be responsible for all abatement and disposal of affected material at their own expense, only after which the job site shall be reopened for continued work. In the event of an ACM disturbance event, the COR shall be immediately notified and shall provide specifications on asbestos abatement. If testing determines asbestos abatement is required, a modification to awarded contract will be processed to cover the cost of identified abatement. Hours of Work The hours of work shall take place during the normal business hours of 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, Federal Holidays excluded. Request for weekend, after-hour, and Federal holiday work is permitted with a request in writing submitted beforehand. Off hours are not to billed as overtime. Federal Holidays and any other day declared a federal holiday by the President of the United States are defined below. New Year s Day Martin Luther King Jr s Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Juneteenth Day If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the National Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National Holiday by the U.S. Government. All work is to have a limited impact on the facility, veterans, and employees. This may require evening or weekend hours and will be identified in the schedule. All after hours work should be scheduled in advance. Postponement/Delays: In the event climate or weather conditions become unsuitable for work or may induce an environmental hazard, then the entire work shall be rescheduled to a date and time satisfactory to the Contractor and the COR. Postponement due to inclement weather will not cause assessment of the penalty provision outlined above, nor should there be an additional cost to the Government. All work shall be scheduled and performed within the date and time approved by the COR, in conjunction with the department occupying the space served by this equipment. Badges and Parking All Contractor personnel are required comply with VAAR 852.273-74 (Available online at VA Technical Information Library) which covers the following requirements: background checks, and the wearing of identification (I. D.) badges issued by the VA Sheridan VAMC. Contractor must acquire badge, of appropriate level, for all staff onsite prior to work beginning. While on VA Facilities grounds, temporary or official I.D. badges shall be worn continuously. Failure of the background check may result in specific personnel being disallowed to work on VA premises and the Contractor will need to provide replacement personnel. It is the responsibility of the Contractor s personnel to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. The designated parking area will be specified by COR and VA Police upon award of contract. While performing under this contract, all vehicles used by the contractor shall be locked and the keys removed when not in use. This is intended to protect the contractor s property and the safety of the patients at the medical center. Due to parking constraints, the number of contractor vehicles on site might be limited per the COR or VA Police. Personnel Qualifications The Government reserves the right to accept or reject Contractor s staff for cause. All inspectors/testers shall hold current OSHA 10/30 certification and membership. Documentation of this to be submitted by the Contractor to the COR prior to beginning project work. A competent person with OSHA 30 certification must be always on site. Supervision: The Contractor shall specify a Project Manager who will have responsibility for performance of contract services. The Project Manager shall be competent to supervise all aspects of contract and shall be available on-site during performance of contract work. The Contracting Officer shall be notified in writing of the names of the Project Manager and of changes in personnel appointed to fulfill this function or in the absence of the Contractor, act for the Contractor as the Contractor s Representative. The Contractor shall have a back-up technician in the event the primary technician is unable to perform his/her duties. The Contractor will ensure that their personnel and subcontractor personnel meet the privacy standards as set forth by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) with respect to personal and confidential information that they may come upon. All personnel required to hold OSHA 10 certification as a minimum. Quality Control The Contractor shall have a quality control program to assure the requirements of this contract are provided as specified. The Contractor and COR will inspect the work. Deficiencies will be noted and corrected before beginning work in another area. Any damage done by Contractor will also be noted and corrected by the Contractor within 2 working days. Damage causing an immediate impact on the environment of the hospital shall be corrected immediately. Acceptance Standards Completed work will be to the entire satisfaction of the VA and the COR shall be the sole judge as to its acceptability. Any work not acceptable to the COR, shall be immediately, at Contractor s own expense, refashioned to an acceptable level. Personnel Assignment The Contractor shall assign the appropriate quantity and type of personnel to successfully complete all functions specified in this SOW within the designated period of performance. The Contractor shall maintain throughout the life of this contract, a current list of laborers, tradesmen, superintendents, etc., and their credentials available for inspection by the Government at any time. Keys a. Keys: The COR shall provide the Contractor access to all buildings and rooms required in the provisions of this contract. The Contractor shall notify the COR when leaving these areas. b. Clearances/Access Controls: Contractor and all personnel shall comply with the security clearances or access controls of areas within the Medical Center. If the Contractor must obtain access to areas that require special security precautions the COR will notify the contractor prior to access. Period of Performance Government intends to issue NTP immediately after kickoff meeting with Contractor. The period of performance for this contract is ninety (90) calendar days. End of SOW The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision for the Update Privacy Curtains Project at the Salt Lake City (SLC) VAMC, located at 500 Foothill Drive. Salt Lake City, UT 84148. Project magnitude: between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The NAICS code is 236220 Small Business size standard is $45 M. Important Notice: Apparent successful offerors must apply for and receive verification from the Small Business Administration (SBA) through the SBA certification database via 13 CFR Part 128, VAAR 819.7011, and VAAR 819.7003 by submission of documentation of Veteran status, ownership, and control enough to establish appropriate status. Offerors must be both VISIBLE and VERIFIED by the SBA certification database at the time of offer submission. Failure to be both VERIFIED by SBA and VISIBLE on the SBA certification database at the time of offer submission and contract award will result in the offeror's proposal being deemed non-compliant. All offerors are urged to contact the SBA and submit the required documents to obtain verification of their SDVOSB status if they have not already done so. In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (SAM), Prospective contractors shall be registered in the SAM database prior to close of solicitation. All questions in relation to this solicitation must be submitted in writing via e-mail to jason.rankin@va.gov and received no later than 2-05-2024 at 10AM MT. A site visit will be held on 1-29-2024 at 10:00 AM MT. Please meet @ building 6 conference room. All submitted proposals must be received in email by 2-20-24 at 10:00 AM MT. Proposals shall be submitted via e-mail in accordance with Part I/Section B, to be considered for this project. Offers received in any other format will result in the offeror's proposal not receiving further consideration. A hard copy bid bond must be received at the address listed in block 7 and via email prior to the closing date and time. To avoid proposal rejection, proposal packages shall include the following: past performance/PPQs, pricing, LOS Cert. (OSHA/EMR) and bid bond (if >$150,000). Proposals from non-verified SDVOSB contractors will also be rejected. FAR 52.232-18 - Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) is added to this solicitation. Funds are not currently available for this solicitation. Award of a contract as a result of this solicitation is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment of this contract may be made. There shall be no legal liability on the part of the Government for contract purposes until funds are made available to the CO. The CO will confirm availability of funds in writing to the contractor upon award of contract. *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.