RECOVERY Z--Recovery Act Renovate Pathology Labs

RECOVERY ACT: Provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, etc. and completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures and perform work for Renovate Pathology Labs (Project No. 589A4-08-101) at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital (HSTMVH), Columbia, MO, in accordance with drawings and specifications. Work includes, but is not limited to renovation of approximately 9,200 square feet of space including demolition and construction of walls, doors, ceilings, electrical power and lighting, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, new finishes, utilities, lab benches, casework, fume hoods, equipment relocation, asbestos abatement and pneumatic tube relocation/expansion. Pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d) and in accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Health Care and Information Technology Act of 2006, this construction project is Total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The project cost range is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 236220 with a small business size standard $33.5 million. Award will be made utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15. Proposal submission instructions will be included in the solicitation package. The government plans to award without discussions. The offeror is responsible to monitor and download any amendments from the Federal Business Opportunities (http://www.fedbizopps.gov) website, which may be issued to this solicitation. In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, Required Central Contractor Registration and in accordance with FAR 2.101, Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 802.101, VetBiz Registration, prospective contractors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and in the VetBiz databases under the applicable NAICS. Firms may obtain CCR information at http://www.ccr.gov and VetBiz information at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. The solicitation package and drawings should be available for download on or about June 19, 2009, and the proposal due date will be on or about July 20, 2009. An organized site visit will be scheduled and the information will be made available at time of solicitation issuance. Only one site visit will be scheduled and interested offerors are highly encouraged to attend. No hard copies of the solicitation or drawings will be provided; and telephone requests or questions will NOT be accepted. Please email requests or questions to christine.scena@va.gov and ensure that the subject line reads "VA-255-09-RA-0351".