RECOVERY Y--Recovery Act - Renovate & Moderinize Inpatient Wards

This is a notice of intent to issue a contract for construction services required to renovate units 4A and 5D, building 801 of the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA to enhance the environment of care. The contractor will provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment to renovate the units in accordance with approved design drawings and specifications. This acquisition is a total set-aside for service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) concerns in accordance with the Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Health Care and Information Technology Act of 2006. The value of the construction is estimated to be between $1,000,000.00 and $1,500,000.00 and the total time allowed for project completion from notice to proceed to finish is 365 days for the main bid item and 270 days for the alternate bid item. The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price construction contract in accordance with sealed bidding procedures outlined in FAR Part 14. The invitation for bids shall be posted to the FEBBIZOPS website on or about August 11, 2009. Questions can be directed to Mr. William Hendley via email at william.hendley@va.gov.