Y1DA--626A4-CSI-105 DB Prepare Site for York MRI

The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, VA Medical Center, Alvin C. York Campus, 3400 Lebanon Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 has a requirement for Design and Construction service to Prepare Site for York MRI., Project 626A4-CSI-105.

This will be a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns under the authority of 38 U.S.C section 8127 (d).

NAICS code 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction applies to this requirement. The small business size standard is $39.5M.

The estimated range of construction is Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.

This requirement will be procured per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 14.101 - Sealed Bidding.

The solicitation is expected to be posted on or around June 07, 2022, and close on or around July 07, 2022.

This requirement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns under the authority of 38 U.S.C §8127 (d). Only those SDVOSB s listed and viewable in the Center for Verification & Evaluation (CVE) database located at https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/. The CVE database will be checked at the time of offer submission as well as prior to award. All offers must also have an active listing in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The awarded contractor must also submit evidence of enrollment with VETS4212.

In addition to the requirements as set forth in the solicitation notice (to be issued), the proposed contractor must also be determined responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9. The Contracting Officer will determine responsibility prior to award any award being made.

Questions related to this requirement will only be addressed in writing by way of email to the Contracting Officer at Michael.brown1305@va.gov. The Project number, Project Name and Solicitation Number must be included in the subject line of all questions related to this requirement.

There will be no public bid opening. All offerors must ensure that their firms can provide both 100% Performance and Payment Bonds. In addition, the offerors will be required to submit a bid guarantee with their proposal. The proposals will be evaluated, and award made utilizing the Best Value per FAR Part 15. Offerors are advised award may be made without discussion.

No questions will be considered until the actual solicitation is released, on or by June 07, 2022.

END OF PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

Title of Project: 626A4-CSI-105 Design-Build - Prepare Site for York MRI

Scope of Work:

This acquisition will consist of design and construction services to Prepare Site for York MRI. Location: Alvin C. York Campus, building #120, Radiology Suite located at 3400 Lebanon Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 371292.

Work includes but is not limited to:

Contractor shall furnish labor, materials, supervision, and equipment necessary for a Design and Build project to properly prepare the Alvin C. York Campus, building #120, Radiology Suite to receive the new upgraded MRI System site and utility prep per manufacturer s requirements to install requested systems and provide testing/certification for proper operation.

Contractor shall prepare existing MRI equipment for demo and renovation of MRI suite to meet zoning requirements. VA will maintain all medical center operations. Temporary measures shall be provided by contractor to maintain medical center operations including, but not limited to, MRI procedures. Work includes, but is not limited to, interior design, finishes, fire and safety, fire alarm, sprinkler, demolition, industrial hygiene, abatement, structural, architectural, mechanical, HVAC, Direct Digital Controls (DDC), plumbing, electrical power & systems, etc.

Conceptual drawings shall represent the VA s intent for this space. The VA project concept is included for clarification and to delineate the project objectives/constraints. The Contractor shall not rely on the preliminary VA concept as a final design. Contractor shall develop a design with a VA design team to to ensure all needs and project objectives are met. The design consultant shall provide necessary architectural and engineering services required to prepare a complete design (stamped contract drawings, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, inspections, quality assurance etc.) and construction period services to insure the successful completion of the project.

The contractor shall provide the VA with certifications and standard VA warranties. During Design Development (DD) the contractor is responsible for independently analyzing conditions, needs, systems, etc., and developing unique, optimal proposals to achieve project objectives. All design and construction work shall be complete within 160 calendar days, including final inspection, punch list corrections, testing, and closeout/ release of claims. The contractor shall be responsible for independently analyzing systems/conditions and developing unique, optimal proposals to achieve project objectives.

Period of Performance: 160 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed to complete the work.