Y1DA--FY25: NRM (PROJ: 516-23-117) BB - Refresh Hemodialysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VISN 8) is seeking a construction contractor to refresh the hemodialysis unit at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, Florida. The project involves comprehensive renovation work including demolition, finish replacement, lighting upgrades, and architectural modifications to the facility's hemodialysis area. Proposals will be evaluated based on three primary factors: Specialized Experience and Capability (requiring three relevant healthcare construction projects within 5 years), Schedule (detailed progress timeline), and Past Performance. Contractors must maintain an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) under 1.0, perform at least 15% of work with their own employees, and provide a 20% bid bond. Key dates include a site visit on February 19, 2025, Request for Information (RFI) submissions due by February 26, 2025, and proposals originally due March 26, 2025 (though subsequent amendments have extended this deadline to May 20, 2025).

The solicitation is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 236220 with a size standard of $39.5M. The estimated project value ranges between $1-2 million, with a performance period of 168 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The project is located in Pinellas County, Florida, specifically at the Bay Pines VA Hospital, and will involve phased construction to minimize disruption to hospital operations. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and the SBA VetCert database at the time of proposal submission. The renovation will be completed in multiple phases, primarily during off-hours (after 6 PM and before 7 AM, and on Sundays), with strict infection control and safety protocols in place. Detailed construction specifications include replacing finishes, upgrading lighting, and modifying architectural elements in the hemodialysis suite, with work focused on the 4th floor of Building 100.