Y1DA--589A5-21-700 EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES (VA-24-00076324) Topeka, KS
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) anticipates soliciting bids and awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the construction of the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades at the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas. The project involves general construction, alterations, telecommunications, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and hazardous waste removal work. The solicitation will be issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) conducted under FAR Part 14 and evaluated accordingly. The period of performance is approximately 365 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, and the magnitude of construction is between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000.
This procurement will be set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The applicable NAICS code is 236220 with a size standard of $45 million. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued in late early September 2024, and all questions must be submitted in writing to the issuing office via email. Telephone calls will not be accepted.
36C77624B0026 Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin
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8/1/24, 3:22 PM Y1DA--589A5-21-700 EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES (VA-24-00076324) Topeka, KS
The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin is soliciting bids for comprehensive Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) infrastructure upgrades at the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas. The project involves constructing a new 6,020 square foot data center, renovating approximately 6,856 square feet of existing space across multiple buildings, and replacing all data cables throughout the hospital campus. Bids must be submitted by January 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with award to be made to the most advantageous bidder considering only price. The contract will require a bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price, along with payment and performance bonds. Contractors must complete the project within 486 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed, with careful coordination to maintain continuous medical center operations during construction.
The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with an estimated contract value between $20 million and $50 million. The project will be performed at the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center located at 2200 SW Gage Blvd in Topeka, Kansas, spanning multiple campus buildings including Buildings 1-6, 9, 20-25, 40-45, and 48-54. The scope includes extensive infrastructure work such as installing approximately 16,472 CAT6A data drops, upgrading electrical systems, implementing new mechanical systems, and performing necessary demolition and renovation. Contractors must comply with strict VA requirements, including infection control measures, after-hours work restrictions, and detailed technical specifications for telecommunications, electrical, and mechanical systems. The project involves complex technical requirements, including blast-resistant construction, fire-rated assemblies, and coordination with VA staff to ensure minimal disruption to medical center operations.
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10/3/24, 8:25 AM Y1DA--589A5-21-700 EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES (VA-24-00076324)
The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin published a Special Notice for the Y1DA--589A5-21-700 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project, with a solicitation number of 36C77624B0026. The notice is an abstract of offers from a bid opening for an Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades project located in Topeka, Kansas. Six different contractors submitted bids for this construction project, with bid amounts ranging from $44,865,146 to $62,722,000. The government's estimated reasonable contract value was $46,316,451. The solicitation was classified under NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and Product Service Code Y1DA for Construction of Hospitals and Infirmaries.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to publicize the bid opening results for the VA infrastructure upgrade project, providing transparency in the federal contracting process. Contractors were required to submit 20% bid bonds and acknowledge seven amendments to be considered for the project. The solicitation was not set aside for any specific type of contractor, indicating open competition. The project's response deadline was February 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, with Richard Webb serving as the primary contracting point of contact. Interested parties could reference the solicitation details through the VA Technology Acquisition Center in Independence, Ohio. The bid abstracts revealed multiple competitive offers from construction joint ventures, demonstrating significant industry interest in this federal infrastructure project.
36C77624B0026 Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin
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