650-25-103, OSHA Fall Protection Roof Guardrail System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking a contractor to provide and install OSHA-compliant non-penetrating guardrail systems and a safety ladder at the Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The project requires installing approximately 1,332 linear feet of guardrails across multiple building rooftops, with systems that must withstand 200-pound concentrated loads and 50-pound per linear foot uniform loads. Contractors must complete site walkdowns, create layout drawings, and provide all necessary materials, labor, tools, and permits for installation. The solicitation requires contractors to follow strict installation guidelines, including using SafetyRail 2000 or an approved equivalent, with manufacturers having at least 5 years of experience prior to the bid date. Key dates include a site visit on January 30, 2025, request for information (RFI) questions due by February 7, 2025, and bid submissions due by February 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST.

The contract is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns under NAICS code 238160. The project was ultimately awarded to Jackson Ryan Construction Services, Inc. for $219,000 on April 11, 2025. The magnitude of construction is estimated between $250,000 and $500,000, with the abstract of bids showing 23 companies submitted proposals ranging from $219,000 to $458,700. The work will be performed at the Providence VA Medical Center located at 830 Chalkstone Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island, with a performance period of 120 calendar days from the notice to proceed. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, with a bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price or $500,000, whichever is less. The project requires powder-coated yellow steel guardrails with EPDM rubber pads, and includes removing an existing safety ladder and installing a new 12-foot OSHA-compliant safety ladder with walkthrough handrails and safety cage.