RECOVERY Y--RECOVERY - Expand Dialysis Clinic (Construction) Award

Modification required to correct the set-aside designator whichwas incorrectly picked up by FBO.

RECOVERY: This project will be funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and is subject to the reporting requirements of the act. The VA Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, New York, intends to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) VA-528-09-RA-0173 for WARD 7D DIALYSIS OFFICE IMPROVEMENTS. The Contractor shall be required to furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision etc. necessary to renovate wing 7D, dialysis offices and waiting area as shown on the drawings and specifications. Work will include but not be limited to: demolition, metal stud/gyp board walls, acoustical insulation, new window wall and sliding glass door system, counter tops, doors/frames/hardware, acoustical ceiling, VCT flooring, carpeting, HVAC work , fire protection, electrical and asbestos abatement. Work will be performed in phases. The ward will be in operation during entire construction period. The estimated construction cost range for this project is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. This procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside. Award will be made on a competitive basis to the responsible Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business responding to this solicitation in accordance with the solicitation requirements. OBTAINING SOLICITATION MATERIAL: Solicitation materials consisting of the Request for Proposal Details, Specifications, Drawings and Contract Forms will be available on http://www.fedbizopps.gov in electronic format only. These should be available on or about September 11, 2009. All interested parties (subs & primes) should register at http://www.fedbizopps.gov as an "Interested Vendor" so that others will know of your interest in participating in this procurement. A Bidder's mailing list, list of interested parties and/or list of attendees at site visits WILL NOT be prepared nor distributed by the Contract Specialist. SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS: Amendments to the solicitation will be posted at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. By registering to "Add to Watchlist"; you will be notified by of any new amendments that have been issued and posted. No other notification of amendments will be provided. Offerors are reminded that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to this solicitation prior to the time for receipt of offers as prescribed by FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition.