Recovery Z--recovery act- repair and recondition building 15 exterior project 657A5-07-119AO

RECOVERY ACT: Provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervisors, etc. and completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures and perform work for Project 657A5-07-119AO - Repair and Recondition Building 15 at the Marion VA Medical Center, Illinois in accordance with drawings and specifications. Work includes, but is not limited to: Removal of existing surface coating; containment and abatement of asbestos and lead; installation of new Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS); painting of EIFS, replacement of doors and windows; surface drainage work; replacement of corridor to Pole Barn. An OSHA certified "competent person" will maintain a presence at the work site whenever general or sub contractors are present. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(c) and in accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits Health Care Information Technology Act of 2006, this construction project is a Total Set-Aside (100%) for Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The cost range for the project is $500,000 to $1,000,000. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 238140 with a small business size standard of $14.0 million. The estimated completion period for this work is 150 days after receipt of notice to proceed. This completion period included final inspection and clean-up. Award will be made utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15. The successful offeror (prime contractor) must perform no less than 25% of the General Construction work utilizing personnel who are directly employed by the prime contractor. 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 pertaining to this solicitation from the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website: http://www.fedbizopps.gov . In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, Required Central Contracto 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 VetBiz databases under the applicable NAICS. Firms may obtain CCR information at http://www.ccr.gov and Vet Biz information at http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov . The solicitation package and drawings should be available for download on or about May 29, 2009 and the proposal due date will be on or about June 26, 2009. A mandatory site visit will be scheduled and attendance is required for any responsible sources to submit an offer which shall be considered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. No hard copies of the solicitation or drawings will be provided. Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted. Please email requests or questions to sean.jackson99@va.gov and ensure that the subject line includes: VA-255-09-RA-0415.