RFQ for Project 534-23-513 Install Med Gas in B185

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VISN 7) is soliciting quotes for Project 534-23-513, a medical gas installation and room modification project at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. The project requires a contractor to provide comprehensive supervision, labor, equipment, and materials to upgrade Room B185, which involves removing existing fixtures, installing a new 4-panel trackless ICU glass door with a 42" clear opening, and creating a medical gas header panel with specific outlet requirements. Contractors must submit quotes by March 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with requests for information due by March 10, 2025. Technical requirements include providing ASSE certified technicians for medical gas installation, completing independent certification, and ensuring all work matches the existing Emergency Department aesthetic. Evaluation will likely focus on technical compliance, contractor qualifications, and pricing within the estimated construction range.

The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 236220 and a size standard of $45 million. The project's estimated value falls between $25,000 and $100,000, with a performance period of 300 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Work will be conducted primarily during normal hours of 0700-1700 Monday through Friday at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center located in Charleston, SC 29401. The scope includes comprehensive modifications such as level 5 drywall finishing, painting, caulking, and installation of medical infrastructure including normal and emergency electrical receptacles, medvac outlets, medical air outlets, and oxygen outlets. Contractors must comply with specific technical specifications, including copper piping requirements, pressure testing to NFPA 99 standards, and adherence to VA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA regulations.