F108--Special Remediation Building 25 - CI

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 is seeking mold remediation services for Building 25 at the Des Moines VA Healthcare System. The solicitation requires comprehensive environmental remediation, including removing approximately 8,000 square feet of carpet, 15,500 square feet of ceiling tiles, and 7,500 square feet of drywall contaminated with airborne microbial particles. Technical evaluation will focus on vendor qualifications, quality control plans, and past performance, which are considered more critical than pricing. Potential bidders must submit all questions 72 hours before the response deadline, with communication directed to Jennifer Watkins-Schoenig and Joshua Imdacha via email. The solicitation's response deadline is March 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM CDT, with a scheduled site walk-through on February 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST.

This contract opportunity is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 562910, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The project will be performed at the Des Moines, IA 50310 location, with a total building area of approximately 17,000 square feet. The period of performance is 30 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with specific requirements including isolating the HVAC system, establishing negative air pressure, and preparing the site for third-party clearance testing. While no specific award value is mentioned, the pricing schedule includes line items for demolition services (146 hours), cleaning services (38 hours), and associated materials. The VA Network 23 Contracting Office, located in Coralville, IA, will administer the solicitation, emphasizing that actual material quantities may differ from initial estimates.