648-22-108 Vancouver CLC Exterior Ramp and Access

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to upgrade the exterior egress of Building 1 at the Vancouver Community Living Center (CLC) nursing home. The project involves demolition of existing structures, site preparation, and installation of an access ramp, with comprehensive requirements for infection control, dust management, and operational continuity in an active medical facility. Technical evaluation will prioritize the contractor's experience in concrete flatwork, barrier-free ramps, sidewalks, handrails, and infection control measures, with technical factors significantly more important than past performance and price. Contractors must submit proposals by April 7, 2025, at 16:00 PST, with questions due by March 14, 2025. A mandatory site visit was conducted on March 7, 2025, and interested contractors were required to attend to understand the complex project requirements.

The solicitation is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The estimated construction value ranges between $250,000-$500,000, with the contractor required to perform at least 15% of the work using their own forces. The project is located in Vancouver, Washington, with a performance timeline of 180 calendar days after award, and contractors must begin work within 10 calendar days of receiving the contract. Work hours are restricted to Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM, with specific constraints on noise, vibration, and potential medical facility disruptions. The Davis-Bacon Act wage determination (WA20250120) will govern worker compensation, with prevailing wage rates detailed for various construction trades in Clark and Skamania Counties.