Y1DA--PROJECT: 537-18-141 - Replace Failed AHU-1 and Remote Chiller for Endoscopy (CON)

Pre-Solicitation Notice

Solicitation No: 36C252-21-B-0006

Project: Replace Failed AHU-1 and Remote Chiller for Endoscopy

Project Number: 537-18-141

Location: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois

This Pre-Solicitation Notice is NOT a request for submittals of any kind. The information provided is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for bid. This construction project will be set-aside for Service-Disabled-Veteran-Owned-Small-Businesses (SDVOSBs).

Contractor shall provide all tools, materials, components, labor, and supervision for replace the failed AHU1 and Remote Chiller for Endoscopy. Contractor shall replace the existing failed AHU1, Remote Chiller in Endoscopy and make corrections to the above ceiling ductwork and controls. Provide other trades as required to accommodate this HVAC work. All services related to the Statement of Work (SOW) shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations, and VA Codes, Standards and Executive Orders including but not limited to Jesse Brown VAMC Construction Safety Policy, VA Infection Control Policy, Jesse Brown VAMC site-specific requirements and Standard Operation Procedures and all work will be provided with one-year parts and labor warranty from date of acceptance by the VA. Work is to be completed within 175 calendar days of receipt of a Notice to Proceed.

In accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Healthcare and Information Technology Act of 2006, pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d), competition is restricted to SDVOSB construction firms. The solicitation, which will be posted on https://beta.sam.gov will include all drawings, plans and specifications related to this requirement and be issued on/about January 15, 2021 with bids due on/about February 23, 2021 IAW FAR 36.213-2. The offeror is responsible to monitor and download any amendments from https://beta.sam.gov which may be issued for this solicitation. There will be a pre-bid site visit held for this project and all prospective offerors are encouraged to attend. Details of the pre-bid site visit will be included in the solicitation package.

The project magnitude range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this procurement is 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors); size standard $16.5 million applies.

In accordance with VAAR 819.7003 (b), at the time of submission of offers, and prior to award of any contracts, the offeror must represent to the CO that it is a (1) SDVOSB eligible under VAAR Subpart 819.70; (2) Small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to this acquisition; and (3) SDVOSB listed as verified in VIP database at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov.

In order to receive a contract, you shall be registered and current in SAM.gov. If you are not registered with System for Award Management (SAM) you may register online at https://www.sam.gov/.