7830--618-25-205 Replace Playground Equip 36C263-25-AP-2447

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to replace playground equipment at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center's Fisher House location. The solicitation (36C26325B0014-0001) requires a contractor to remove the existing 930 square foot outdoor playground and install new equipment compliant with Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines and ASTM standards for children aged 5-12. Bidders must submit a comprehensive proposal package including Standard Form 1442, Price Schedule, Bid Guarantee, and safety documentation by May 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT. All proposal questions were required to be submitted via email to Daniel Dobler and Dwayne Brauch by May 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT. Contractors must ensure the new playground meets accessibility requirements, uses appropriate surfacing materials like rubber mulch, and complies with Buy American Act provisions.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business firms verified in the VIP database, with an estimated project value between $25,000 and $100,000. The project is funded through Fisher House GPF 8209 and has a 120-calendar day performance period following the Notice to Proceed. The place of performance is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota (ZIP 55441), specifically at the VA Medical Center's Fisher House location. Contractors will be responsible for installing new playground equipment, replacing playground borders, and managing site logistics, including using temporary 6-8 foot construction fencing and coordinating with VA campus management. Payment and performance bonds are mandatory, and all federal, state, and local taxes must be included in the proposal. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for the project is Kimberly Bihm, who can be contacted at 612-467-1618.