RECOVERY Z--"Recovery Act" Repair Roofing and Waterproofing B18 and B135 Project #: 679-09-110

This is a notice of intent to issue a contract for construction services required to repair roofing and perform weatherproofing services on buildings 18 and 135, of the VA Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. The contractor shall provide all demolition and removal of existing roof structures, and furnish labor, materials, tools and equipment to install new underlayment and polymeric slate shingles and other items 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 120 calendar days. 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, to include drawings and specifications, shall be posted to the FEBBIZOPS website on or about January 25, 2009. Questions can be directed to Mr. William Hendley via email at william.hendley@va.gov.