Y1DA--437-23-103 Update Wing 4B

This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for submission of bids.

THIS IS A TOTAL 100% SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) SET-ASIDE. In accordance with Public Law 109-461 and VAAR 819.7003 (b), bidders must be registered and certified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) at (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov) as a SDVOSB. Only bids from verified SDVOSB s at VetCert database at the time of bid submission shall be deemed responsive. All non-responsive bids shall be rejected and ineligible for award.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction with the applicable small business size standard of $45 million. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), the bidders must represent to the Contracting Officer that it is a small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to this acquisition. In accordance with FAR 36.204, the magnitude of construction for this project is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.00.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Fargo Health Care System, Fargo, North Dakota intends to issue a Best Value Trade-Off solicitation in accordance with the procedures set forth in Part 15 and 36 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO23) intends to award a single, firm fixed-price contract for completion of construction Project Number: 437-23-103, Update Wing 4B at the Fargo VA Health Care System, Fargo, ND. A Trade-Off solicitation is planned to be issued on or about February 13, 2025, with an award date within 90 calendar days from bid opening date. Further details of all dates, events, and locations, including site visit and bid due date, will be available in the solicitation.

The contractor for this project shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, etc. necessary to complete Fargo Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System construction project 437-23-103, Update Wing 4B in accordance with the Scope of Work (SOW), the contract documents, National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), local building codes, VA and American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) facility standards, and other applicable requirements. The project shall include but shall not be limited to: demolition and replacement of select HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and electrical door access, fire alarm, fire suppression, flooring, reflective ceiling, and wall finishes. Phasing is critical to construction. Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) is class IV unless otherwise noted. All work will be completed in accordance with the specifications and contract drawings.

The period of performance for this work is 450 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

The Trade-Off solicitation, consisting of various bid documents, specifications, drawings, forms, etc. will be available for download at System for Award Management (SAM) Contract Opportunity https://sam.gov/content/opportunities). The Contract Opportunities website is the only official location to obtain solicitation information and documents. These documents will include complete details of the solicitation and project requirements. Any amendments to the solicitation will be posted at the same location. Interested bidders are advised they are responsible for obtaining all bidding documents via Contract Opportunities, and for monitoring the Contract Opportunities website for any changes to this announcement and pending solicitation. No other information regarding scope, dates, etc. is available until issuance of the solicitation via Contract Opportunities. A bidders list will not be maintained. Hard copies of any documents regarding this project will not be mailed or made available outside of this web site.

All prospective bidders must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and must be registered and active in the SAM database (http://www.sam.gov). All prospective bidders must complete electronic online Representations and Certifications within SAM. The eventual awardee shall also have on file a current Department of Labor VETS4212 Federal Contractor Reporting filing at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212 (if applicable).

All questions must be submitted in writing to the issuing Contracting Officer via email to eric.reis@va.gov.

No telephone inquiries will be answered.