5680--FY27 NRM (PROJ 573-24-110) BB - Expand Cardiology Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 8, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans System, Network Contracting Office 8 intends to solicit construction services to expand cardiology service at Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida, with solicitation release anticipated on or about August 29, 2026. This requirement is set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB); offerors must be actively certified through the SBA Veteran Certification site prior to proposal submission.

The work encompasses demolition, site preparation, architectural finishes, mechanical and electrical systems serving a renovation of the cardiology administrative area on Building 1, 3rd Floor. The contractor must complete all work within 548 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed, furnishing labor, supervision, qualified subcontractors, materials, equipment, permits, submittals, testing, commissioning, and closeout documentation to deliver a code-compliant, fully operational facility. Scope includes private and shared offices, conference rooms, open areas, break rooms, restrooms, waiting areas, and associated MEP, fire protection, electrical, and technology systems. Bid pricing must separately identify Base Bid and Alternate No. 1 (deduct alternate excluding demolition and new work in north corridor offices).

Work is performed on-site at an occupied 24/7 hospital facility requiring coordination of staging areas, strict limitation to two on-site parking spaces and one 18-yard dumpster, daily debris removal, utility shutdown requests three weeks in advance, and mandatory monthly schedule updates. All damaged surfaces, utilities, and finishes must be restored to pre-construction condition at no additional cost. NAICS 236220. PSC 5680. Point of contact: Calixte Saintil, calixte.saintil@va.gov, 813-944-0323.