Y1DA--508-22-105 | 6th Floor CLC 16-Bed Bldg. C

THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.

VENDORS SHOULD NOT SUBMIT FORMAL PROPOSALS UNTIL THE RFP IS POSTED TO THIS WEBSITE.

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

1. This acquisition is a 100% set aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

a. Prospective Contractors are cautioned that proposal submitted in response to this solicitation must meet the criteria identified in VAAR Clause 852.219-73, VA Notice of Total Set-Aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION).

b. Prospective Contractors must comply with VAAR Clause 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION). In the case of a contract for General Construction Contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73. Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

c. For a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to be considered as a prospective contractor, the firm, must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/) and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) at time of submission of their qualification. For a Joint Venture to be considered eligible as an SDVOSB, the joint venture 13 CFR 128.402 and the managing joint venture partner make the representations under paragraph (c) of this clause. A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph 852.219-73(d) of the clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants. Failure of a prospective SDVOSB to meet these certification requirements by the SBA shall result in elimination from consideration. Firms are required to report to VETS -4212 Federal Contractor Reporting in accordance with FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212.

2. CONTRACT INFORMATION: A Firm Fixed Price Construction contract is contemplated for:

Project No./Title: 508-22-105 | 6th Floor CLC 16-Bed Bldg. C

Work Location: Atlanta VA Medical Center, Atlanta Georgia.

Magnitude of Construction: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

Estimated/target Completion Period: 500 calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.

NAICS code for this acquisition is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard of $45 million.

3. PROJECT INFORMATION/STATEMENT OF TASK: Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to complete the renovation of the existing Main Campus Hospital 6th floor into a 16-bed unit short stay CLC that supports skilled post-acute care of patients with severe medical issues and rehabilitative services. No sitework will be required. The work includes, but not limited to the replacement of the exterior windows on only the 6th floor; demolition and replacement of mechanical system; removal and modification of existing plumbing system; removal and modification of existing electrical system; temporarily removal and modification of existing communication system; asbestos mitigation, as needed; and lead abatement, as needed. Contractor shall ensure limited access to the floor during construction. Only construction consideration is the effect of under floor work on the 5th floor. Currently 5th floor is under construction as well. The construction on the 5th floor is currently suspended without a timeline to resume. ICRA considerations will be developed based on these conditions.

Selection Criteria: This requirement will be procured utilizing the Trade-Off Source Selection process, providing the best value to the Government.

Submission Criteria/Requirements: Solicitation 36C24725R0029, (including any/all relevant documents, specifications and drawings), will be posted on or about Jan 30, 2025, to https://sam.gov/ under Contract Opportunities. Any amendments to the solicitation will be posted solely to this website. It will be the responsibility of the offeror to verify the number of amendments issued.

Site Visits: A pre-proposal site visit will be held. Date and time will be announced in the solicitation.