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

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to complete a comprehensive renovation of Wing 4B, a locked mental health ward at the Fargo VA Health Care System. The construction project, identified as solicitation 36C26325B0009, requires extensive renovation work including demolition, hard wall construction barriers, flooring replacement, and upgrades to HVAC, lighting, plumbing, fire suppression, and protection systems. Contractors must comply with specific fire codes, VA facility guidelines, and patient safety requirements, with bids evaluated based on price and compliance with solicitation terms. The solicitation requires a detailed technical approach, adherence to prevailing wage rates, and strict performance standards. Key dates include a site visit on April 18, 2025, and proposal submissions due by 11:00 AM CDT on May 14, 2025.

The contract is specifically set aside for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with a NAICS code of 236220 and a small business size standard of $45 million. The project has an estimated value between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000, with a performance period of 585 days from the Notice to Proceed. The place of performance is located in Reile's Acres, North Dakota 58102, involving a complex renovation of an existing healthcare facility. Contractors must meet extensive qualification requirements, including background checks, specialized training, and strict subcontracting limitations (with 85% of work performed by the prime contractor). The project emphasizes minimal disruption to ongoing patient care, requiring work primarily during evening hours and implementing specialized security and infection control measures throughout the renovation process.