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Project No. 526-115-112; Renovate and Modernize ER at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York.

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

GENERAL SCOPE/Statement of Work.

The Contractor must furnish all labor, materials, tools and supervision to complete the following:

Renovate and Modernize ER (1st floor F Wing, Building 100):

The renovation of an approximately 9000 S.F. space on the 1st floor F Wing of the Main Hospital (Building 100) of the James J. Peters VA Medical Center to completely renovate the existing Emergency Department. The work will be phased as shown on the contracting drawings and work must be done with minimal disruption to the surrounding areas.

The work includes but not limited to the construction of barriers to comply with infection control and life safety regulations, selection demolition, general carpentry, electrical, plumbing and med-gas, fire protection and detection, HVAC, telecommunication, security systems, installation of millwork and/or casework, and interior finish work in accordance to the supplied specifications and drawings.

In addition to the work laid out by the contract documents, the contractor shall also include the replacement of the Emergency Room outer canopy. This shall include the demolition of the existing canopy and an installation of a new canopy that will cover almost the entire the sidewalk section outside the ER, especially the new ambulance entrance. The contractor shall provide engineered shop drawings for this canopy and shall include electrical work to replicate optimal lighting conditions under the canopy as well as a lit Emergency Room sign. Prior to installing the canopy, the contractor shall replace the sidewalk and curb outside the emergency room, taking care not to damage the top of the Breeching Tunnel nor the fresh air intakes. The 6 steel tube columns can be rehabbed and reused if desired. A template of canopy can be provided upon request, but the contractor can submit their own proposed template for approval.

Anteroom and smoke barrier wall will be constructed along the perimeter of the project before any construction work commences. All proper infection control and life safety measure will be provided and coordinated with Infection Control and Safety Officer.

Please note that this construction project contains phases that will allow the using services to maintain operations during construction.

Notable skill trades: General Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing

Applicable NAICS Code: 236220.

Estimated Completion Time: 670 Calendar Days from receipt of NTP.

Award will depend on availability of funds at time of award.

This procurement is a 100% set-aside for a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Prospective contractors must be registered and certified in the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) VetBiz Registry database prior to submitting a bid: http://www.vetbiz.gov Prospective contractors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to contract award: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

Bids will only be accepted from SDVOSBs that are determined to be responsible and responsive contractors. Prospective contractors must be approved under NAICS Code 236220, with a Size Standard of $39.5 Million. The NAICS Code selected has been approved as the most appropriate for the project related tasks and SOW. This NAICS Code will not be subject for discussion or change. The cost range for this project is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.

A bid bond will be required, and performance and payment bonds will be required upon award of contract. The solicitation will be released on or around October 28, 2021. The bid submittal address, date and time will be included in the solicitation. Specifications and plans will be available for download from the Sam website at https://www.sam.gov Amendments to this solicitation will be posted on the Sam.gov website as well.

Bidders are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to this solicitation prior to the time of bid opening. All bid submissions shall be in hardcopies; faxed or e-mailed bids will not be accepted. E-mail questions concerning the solicitation to Patricia Cordero at patricia.cordero@va.gov.

Responses to this notice must include your firm s capability statement in writing (email) and must be received no later than October 26, 2021 at 4pm Noon EST. Email: Patricia.Cordero@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.