RECOVERY Z--RECOVERY ACT - VA255-C-1068 Elevator Replacement/Renovation

RECOVERY ACT: Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Elevator Replacement-Renovation, Project No. 589A4-09-101 as required by drawings and specifications. The elevators to be renovated are passenger traction elevators P-1, P-2, P-3, (one group), service traction elevator S-4 (single car), service traction elevator S-5 (single car), and hydraulic service elevator S-6 (single car) all located in Building 1. 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 238290, with a small business size standard $14.0 million. The estimated completion period for this work is 602 calendar days after notice to proceed. This period is based on completing one elevator at a time. This completion period includes final inspection of each elevator. 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 Nov 24, 2009, and the proposal due date will be on or about Dec 28, 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 jeanette.mathena@va.gov and ensure that the subject line reads "Elevator Replacement / Renovation VA-255-09-RA-0001".