Y1DA--635-418 | Construct Friendship House Replacement | OKC, OK

INTRODUCTION:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) anticipates soliciting bids and subsequently awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the Design-Bid-Build Friendship house Replacement construction project at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center (VAMC) located 1140 NW 32nd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73118.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of the project is to demolish the existing Friendship House and construct a new building. The contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials, labor, supervision, and quality control.

The project consists of the replacement of the VA owned Friendship House and two adjacent metal storage buildings, all of which have serious deficiencies and have exceeded their useful lifespans. In addition to the deterioration of the three structures, this VA owned property also has other deficiencies including accessibility issues and allowable occupant total. Due to a lack of Fire Code NFPA 101 standards the current resident count is capped at 16 and no longer meets the needs of the VA. Approximately 6892 square feet of existing house and approximately 4674 square feet of existing shop buildings will be demolished. New construction includes approximately 11,550 square feet of new facility accommodating 24 beds, including storage space on the existing Friendship House property.

The new construction will be a wood-framed two-story building with a partial basement. All electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, IT, and security systems will be provided for the new construction. The basement consists of offices, a toilet room, staff workroom, a break room, mechanical, electrical, and storage spaces. These spaces will be secured from resident access. Level 1 consists of offices, staff areas, residences with bathrooms, a kitchen, a pantry, a community room, a family visitation room, an exercise room, a community room, a laundry room, public toilets, group room, computer room. Level 2 includes residences with bathrooms, a kitchen, and a pantry. Site work includes new landscaping, sidewalks, perimeter fencing, and a parking lot for ten cars with one accessible parking space.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

The solicitation will be issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) conducted in accordance with FAR Part 14 and will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures listed in the solicitation. The solicitation will be advertised as a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Offers received from other than SDVOSB concerns will not be considered. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220 with a size standard of $45 million. The solicitation will be issued in mid to late July of 2025. The period of performance is approximately 547 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. In accordance with VAAR 836.204, the magnitude of construction is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. This notice is not a request for competitive offers. All questions must be submitted in writing to the issuing office via email to: aline.cruthers@va.gov and Jessica.Hicks1@va.gov. Telephone calls will not be accepted.