506-21-103 Modernize Short Stay

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 is seeking a contractor to modernize the Short Stay Clinic at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center through a comprehensive renovation project. The solicitation (36C25025B0008) requires a contractor to renovate patient rooms, specialty procedure rooms, staff areas, storage rooms, and locker rooms, with specific emphasis on upgrading physical security systems and HVAC infrastructure. Contractors must provide all labor, tools, materials, and equipment to complete the project, which includes installing a new Air Handler Unit, air terminal unit boxes, ductwork, diffusers, and control valves, followed by comprehensive testing and balancing of HVAC, data, and water systems. Bid responses are due by March 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with contractors expected to submit detailed technical proposals demonstrating their capability to execute the complex medical facility renovation. The project allows for technical clarifications through Requests for Information (RFIs), with the final RFI deadline set for March 5, 2025.

The contract is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, specifically targeting commercial and institutional building construction under NAICS code 236220. The project is located at 2215 Fuller Road in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with work to be performed on the 6th, 7th, and 8th floors of Building 1E at the Ann Arbor VAMC. The contract magnitude is estimated between $5-10 million, with a performance period of 240 calendar days after notice to proceed. Three deductive bid alternates are included: window replacement work, pre/post-op suite work, and specific patient suite renovations. A bid guarantee of 20% is required, not to exceed $3 million. The project involves extensive technical upgrades, including patient lift systems, specialized medical equipment installations, and comprehensive electrical and mechanical system improvements, with detailed specifications provided across multiple government files and amendments.