631-26-010 Abate and Upgrade Building 1 Common Area

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 seeks abatement and upgrade of common areas in Building 1 at the Edward P. Boland VA Medical Center in Leeds, Massachusetts, with proposals due June 26, 2026. This is a 100 percent Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, restricted to verified SDVOSBs.

Place of performance is Leeds, Massachusetts. Work encompasses demolition and removal of existing structures, asbestos-containing material (ACM) flooring abatement to concrete, removal of wall coverings that may contain lead, installation of new flooring (luxury vinyl tile, carpet tile, and terrazzo finishes), wall protection and accessories (handrails, corner guards, vinyl bumper rails), and partition wall construction. The contract is issued under the VISN 1 Construction Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) and covers NAICS 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

The period of performance is 540 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with mobilization required within 90 days and work commencing within 10 calendar days of NTP. All on-site work must occur between 5:00 PM–6:00 AM Monday through Friday and 6:30 AM–6:30 PM Saturday through Sunday. The estimated construction magnitude is between $2 million and $5 million. Evaluation is on price only.

Key personnel requirements include a Project Manager with 10+ years experience and OSHA 30 certification dedicating 50 percent time, a dedicated Superintendent with 10+ years experience and OSHA 30 certification, a CQC Systems Manager, and a Site Safety and Health Manager. All personnel require PIV badging, negative TB tests, flu vaccinations, and contractor badge credentials. Performance and payment bonds are required, with bid bonds required at 20 percent of bid price or $3 million, whichever is less. Prevailing wage applies per Massachusetts General Decision MA20260003. Amendment 0004 extended the proposal deadline from May 18 to June 26, 2026. Amendments 0001, 0002, and 0003 addressed scope changes, RFI responses, and site visit requirements, with two mandatory site visits held April 22 and May 14, 2026.