Install Exterior Safety Railing B29 and B30 at UD

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Project, "Install Exterior Safety Railing B29 and B30 at UD" at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) located at University Drive.

This procurement is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). All SDVOSB bidders must be verified by the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) to be eligible for award. Active and current registration on the System for Award Management (SAM) website is required of all contractors. Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov. Interested parties should also register as such on the FBO website.

General Project Scope:

Provide all materials, labor, equipment, supplies, and supervision to install exterior safety railing on the roof of the CB and ROB, matching existing railing at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System's University Drive Division. Exterior Safety Railing and equipment shall be constructed to match existing railing and installed to comply with all VA specifications and OSHA regulations.



The magnitude of construction is between $25,000 and $100,000. The applicable NAICS is 238990 with a small business size standard of $14 million.

It is anticipated that the Solicitation will be issued on or about June 2, 2014 on the FBO website at the following URL: http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Interested parties may examine and download said solicitation FREE OF CHARGE. Proposals will be due on or about July 2, 2014.

Any amendments to this solicitation will be available at the same website. Bidders are advised that they are responsible for obtaining amendments from the website. Any questions must be submitted to the Contracting Officer by e-mail to Lynne.Dickerhoff@va.gov. Any and all emails must include the project title "Install Exterior Safety Railing B29 and B30 at UD" on the subject line to avoid delay. Phone calls will not be accepted.

A Pre-Bid Conference date, time, and location will be identified in the solicitation at FAR 52.236-27. Although not mandatory, all Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Conference.