573-13-107 "renovate oncology clinic"

This modification to the pre-solicitation notice updates the method of evaluation and the expected solicitation release date. All changes are underlined below… The Malcolm Randal VA Medical Center, Gainesville, Florida has a requirement for Project 573-13-107, to "Renovate Oncology Clinic" per the drawings and specifications. THIS SOLICITATION IS A 100% TOTAL SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE (SDVOSB). PROPOSALS WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED FROM SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ARE VERIFIED IN VETBIZ AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL AND DATE OF AWARD in accordance with Public Law 109-461. Additionally, this acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.101-2, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, and a firm-fixed price construction contract is anticipated to be awarded to that responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the statement of work and specifications, is found technically acceptable and is the lowest priced proposal. Work includes all labor, tools, materials, equipment, general construction, alterations, and supervision necessary to renovate the project Renovate Oncology Clinic located on the Fourth Floor of Building 1 at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL . The renovation work involves architectural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems. Specific work includes the following:

1. Reconfigure existing rooms as indicated in the Drawings. Work will include partitions, door & frame assemblies, finishes, signage, wall & door protection, and toilet accessories. The work includes one treatment room that will contain 13 oncology treatment chairs, two ADA-compliant restrooms, staff support areas, and selected renovations to existing exam rooms offices, restrooms, and corridors.

2. Abatement of suspected asbestos-containing materials.

3. Provide new plumbing fixtures in selected locations.

4. Provide new medical gas inlets/outlets

5. Replace existing VAV mechanical system with a new AHU to be located on the existing Sun Deck.

6. Replacement of ductwork, dampers and controls serving the project area.

7. Relocation of electrical conduit which interferes with new work, installation of new power circuits feeding AC unit, air handling unit, chilled water pumps, and VAV boxes where indicated.

8. Provide new fluorescent lighting in corridor and LED lighting in exam and patient areas.

9. Provide new nurse call system.

10. Provide new CATV, MATV outlets and telecommunications horizontal cabling and devices.

11. Provide new fire alarm devices and integrate with existing notification system.

Additionally, three deductive alternates are included in the project.

The NAICS code is 236220/size standard is $36.5 million. Magnitude of Construction Cost range is $500,000-$1,000,000.

Solicitation VA248-15-R-0001 will issue and be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website on or about 11/17/14. All solicitation packages and amendments must be accessed on line. No Telephone request will be accepted. Complete electronic solicitation with forms and specifications for submitting a response and to register your name on the bidder's mailing list may be obtained at the following website: www.fbo.gov. All amendments issued to this solicitation will also be available at this website and will not be mailed. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining amendments. A ONE-TIME organized pre-proposal site visit will be held and the date and time will be announced in the solicitation when it is posted to FBO. No prior information is available until the date of issue. All respondents are required to be registered and verified at www.vip.vetbiz.gov and must be registered at www.SAM.gov with complete online Reps and Certs. Vets 100 Registration is also required.