7) Brand Name Justification Amarillo FE 12.9.21.pdf

This notice describes a forthcoming solicitation for construction services. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to solicit bids and award a firm-fixed-price contract to renovate the Community Living Center at the Amarillo Veterans Affairs Health Care System in Amarillo, Texas. Work will include demolishing and rebuilding approximately 5,940 square feet to create a new 10 bed Hospice Unit, as well as constructing a new 1,080 square foot Chapel. Additional work comprises minor demolition, new construction of walls, ceilings and floors, general construction, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, controls, telecom and other items to create complete and usable spaces. The solicitation will be issued as an Invitation for Bid and evaluated in accordance with procedures in the solicitation. The applicable NAICS code is 236220 with a size standard of $39.5 million. The period of performance is approximately 395 calendar days from the notice to proceed. In accordance with VAAR 836.204, the magnitude of construction is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.