Y1DA--596-20-104 - Refinish Connecting Corridors

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 9 is seeking contractors for the refinishing of connecting corridors at the Lexington VA Health Care System, Franklin R. Sousley Campus in Kentucky. The project involves comprehensive renovation of nine connecting corridors (CC1-CC9) including selective demolition, lead-based paint removal, installation of luxury vinyl tile flooring, new handrails and wall protection, mechanical system upgrades with VRF and ERV units, electrical fixture replacements, and fire protection sprinkler system installations. Contractors must demonstrate experience in hospital/healthcare construction and comply with ICRA Level II infection control requirements, complete VA Privacy Training, maintain active SAM registration, and be listed in the SBA Dynamic Small Business Search. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, evaluating contractors on their experience, technical management approach, and past performance. Proposals are due October 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, with a mandatory site visit having occurred on September 15, 2025.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) enterprises under NAICS code 236220. The project magnitude is estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, with a period of performance of 365 calendar days from receipt of notice to proceed. Work will be performed primarily after hours and on weekends to minimize disruption to staff and patients, with phased construction across different corridor sections to maintain building occupancy and emergency systems. The project requires strict adherence to Davis-Bacon wage determinations for Fayette County, Kentucky, and includes comprehensive safety requirements with specific Experience Modification Rate (EMR) documentation. Contractors must establish lead control areas with HEPA filtration systems and comply with federal regulations for hazardous waste management during the lead-based paint removal process.