Project no. 512-14-113 improve sterile processing & distribution, nutrition & food service (N&FS) kitchen efficiency & upgrade atrium lighting

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Maryland Health Care System at the VA Medical Center, Perry Point, Maryland is seeking services of a qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business to provide all labor, materials, equipment and supervision required to renovate multiple areas within the VA Medical Center, located at 10 N. Green Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. The area that is incorporates are Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD), Nutrition and Food Service (N&FS) Kitchen Efficiency, and Atrium Lighting Replacement Project. Project No. 512-14-113. Work includes but is not limited to, general construction, interior demolition, alternations to architectural, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection. This project is intended to be performed while surrounding areas maintain occupancy and continuous operations. This work shall be performed during off-work hours (Monday through Friday 4:30 pm until 6:00 am). The work will be performed in three phases as described in the specifications and drawings that will be provided in the solicitation package. In addition, this project requires work on the atrium ceiling for the replacement of ceiling lights. This construction work proposed will require a contractor with significant experience in infectious control environments and general construction activities within a fully operating hospital environment. The atrium lighting modifications may be done at any time while the work in the SPD & N&FS areas is being performed.



Background Investigations, Security Clearance, and Employee Identification will be required for all contractor employees. Proper identification (valid citizen and non-citizen ID cards, valid passport or naturalization papers) will be required to access the VA Medical Center.



All work is to be completed within approximately 365 calendar days after date of receipt of notice to proceed. This includes final inspection and clean-up. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 236200. To be considered a small business under this code the SBA size standard must not exceed $36.5 Million. The construction cost range for the project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The solicitation package is estimated to be posted on FedBizOpps, which can be accessed at http://www.fedbizopps.gov on or about May 10, 2016. The Government will not provide paper copies of the solicitation. Bidders will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation package, drawings and subsequent amendments, if any. The solicitation will be issued pursuant to the authority of Public Law 109-461, 38 U.S.C. 8127 and 8128. Telephone, written, facsimile, or e-mail requests for the solicitation will NOT be honored.



Potential bidders MUST register at FedBizOpps www.fedbizopps.gov in order to receive notifications and/or changes to the solicitation. Potential bidders are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation package and any other pertinent information. The Interested Vendors List (IVL) will be activated and may be accessed and printed from the FedBizOpps website.



A mandatory site visit will be scheduled. The date will be announced in the solicitation package. Request for Information Form will be provided in the solicitation alone with a due date. All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer.



All interested parties MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database and VetBiz Vendor Information Pages (VIP). In addition, contractor is required to complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) through http://www.sam.gov prior to award. You may register in VIP at http://vip.vetbiz.gov.



The Contracting Officer for this procurement is Sandra A. Anderson, (410) 642-1747, email: sandraa.anderson@va.gov and the Project Engineer is William Runser, (410) 605-7000 x 6025, email: william.runser@va.gov. All bidders must ensure that their firms have the ability to provide 100% Performance and Payment Bonds, and 20% Bid Guarantee. Award of contract will be SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABLITY OF FUNDS.