636A8-23-101, Update Signage & Wayfinding

This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for submission of bids.

THIS IS A TOTAL 100% SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) SET-ASIDE.  In accordance with Public Law 109-461 and VAAR 819.7003 (b), bidders must be registered and certified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) at (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov) as a SDVOSB. Only bids from verified SDVOSB’s at VetCert database at the time of bid submission shall be deemed responsive. All non-responsive bids shall be rejected and ineligible for award.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220: Commercial and Institutional Building Constructionwith the applicable small business size standard of $45.0 million.  In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), the bidders must represent to the Contracting Officer that it is a small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to this acquisition. In accordance with VAAR 836.204, the magnitude of construction for this project is between $1,000,000.00 and $2,000,000.00.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Iowa City VA Health Care System (VAHCS) intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) in accordance with the procedures set forth in Part 14 and 36 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO23) intends to award a single, firm fixed-price contract for completion of construction Project: Update Signage & Wayfinding at the Iowa City VAHCS in Iowa City, Iowa. An IFB is planned to be issued on or about April 16, 2025, with an award date within 90 calendar days from bid opening date. Further details of all dates, events, and locations, including site visit and bid due date, will be available in the solicitation.

The Contractor for this project shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment required to

provide a new comprehensive wayfinding system throughout the site and buildings on the Iowa City VAHCS campus, including directional signage along common routes to campus.  Signage will include building identification for buildings 1, 2, 16, 40, 41, 49 and 50 to address specific wayfinding deficiencies.  Room signage will also be addressed in accordance accessibility standards.All work will be completed in accordance with the specifications, drawings and Scope of Work.

The period of performance for this work is ninety (90) calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

The IFB (solicitation), consisting of various bid documents, specifications, forms, etc. will be available for download at System for Award Management (SAM) Contract Opportunity https://sam.gov/content/opportunities). The Contract Opportunities website is the only official location to obtain solicitation information and documents. These documents will include complete details of the solicitation and project requirements. Any amendments to the solicitation will be posted at the same location. Interested bidders are advised they are responsible for obtaining all bidding documents via Contract Opportunities, and for monitoring the Contract Opportunities website for any changes to this announcement and pending solicitation. No other information regarding scope, dates, etc. is available until issuance of the solicitation via Contract Opportunities. A bidders list will not be maintained.  Hard copies of any documents regarding this project will not be mailed or made available outside of this web site.