Building Facade Parapet Repairs

Added: May 06, 2015 3:05 pm This pre-solicitation notice is to inform that the VA Medical Center, Syracuse, New York will be posting a solicitation on or about the May 22th, 2015 for Parapet Masonry Repair, Project No. 528A7-14-709. The Syracuse VAMC has a need to repair the brick parapets on the hospital (Building 1 and Building 2) and correct the deterioration of the masonry and supporting angles Syracuse VA, Syracuse NY.



The project includes the following scope items: removal and replacement of existing parapets. The brick shall be removed to the support angle or the top the window lintel and replaced in kind or will be replaced with new metal enclosure as depicted on the drawings.



Removal of Existing Parapet:

The Contractor shall perform work required to remove existing parapet and refurbish existing brick making up parapets throughout the Syracuse VMAC. This will include removal of existing bricks to extents shown on associated drawings and removal associated angles and lintels, and any additional antennas, duct work and lightning arrest systems attached to the existing parapet. The existing roofing will be removed from the parapet as required and repaired, patched after the new parapet is installed.



Replacement of Parapet:

The Contractor shall perform work to ensure the concrete roof slab is in condition to receive parapet and enclosure. This includes cutting back existing roofing removing all brick attachments and cleaning concrete to accept new parapets and steel enclosure. Install new brick and steel as directed by the plans and specifications to include required attachment and any associated plumbing, mechanical and electrical to complete the task. Cold weather masonry procedures should be used if contractors schedule shows concrete placement after September 30.



This procurement is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses'. The NAICS code is 238140. The small business standard is $15 M. The cost range is $500,000 to $1,000,000. Information regarding the one and only site visit scheduled will be stated in the Solicitation. A 20% Bid Bond must be submitted with the bid. Performance and Payment bonds will be required.