Install Pneumatic Tube System

Added: Feb 05, 2016 10:37 am INFORMATION ONLY: Pre-Solicitation Notice: The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS), Network Contracting Office, NCO17 anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract to

Install Pneumatic Tube System; Project No. 671-13-104, located at the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center, 7400 Merton Minter, San Antonio, Texas 78229. The method of procurement shall be an Invitation for Bid (IFB) in accordance with the procedures set forth in Parts 14 and 36 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), with an anticipated "approximate" issue date of March 1, 2016 and a projected bid due date of April 15,2016.



Project consists of, but is not limited to; Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, tooling, and supervision to perform all requirements of the resulting contract. The project includes, but is not limited to the following; contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tooling, equipment, supervision and all other necessary provisions for the removal of pieces of a non-operational pneumatic tube system and install a new complete and fully functioning tube system. Complete project work includes, but is not limited to; demolition, including, removing components of the old system. This includes removing existing wire and cabling back to the source panel or closet, removal of conduits, pipes and other dead end items in the path of the new system. General cleanup shall be required within 5 feet area of all sides of the new pneumatic tube system's components. New work includes installation of 37 new Pneumatic tube stations along connecting tubes, mechanical, electrical, communication cabling components and computer controller. General carpentry and finish work is also required in patient care areas for the Pneumatic Tube System (PTS) Commissioning. Asbuilts, testing, and running of the pneumatic tube system is required before turning the fully functional system over to the VA. Contractor shall preform final cleaning and removal of all construction barriers, debris, and clean all areas using VA approved chemicals. All project work will be performed on site at the VAMC, STVHCS, San Antonio, Texas.



The entire project is to be completed within 365 days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Work shall commence within 10 calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The contractor shall be responsible for all site prep, demolition and new work which shall be subject to VA approval at designated project milestones. It is anticipated that night, weekend, and possible federal holiday(s) work will be required for certain portions of the project. Work at the Government site shall not take place on nights, weekends, and/or federal holidays unless otherwise coordinated through the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and authorized by the Contracting Officer (CO).

This requirement is a competitive offer, Set Aside 100% for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The applicable NAISC code is 236220, $36.5 Mil. The magnitude of the construction estimated cost range: $1,000,000.00 - $2,000,000.00.