Y1DB--Establish Radiation Oncology Program at SLVHCS Design Build - New Orleans

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INTRODUCTION:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) anticipates soliciting proposals and subsequently awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the design-build (DB) project #629-335 Radiation Oncology Addition at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, located at 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

This project is to provide comprehensive design-build services to execute design and construction of the Radiation Oncology Addition at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans, LA. The project scope of work includes but is not limited to, providing full design services: site visits, field investigation, studies, and user interviews to prepare drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for all facets of work and disciplines/trades to facilitate a construction project to complete site preparation and implementation of the following equipment: two (2) Linear Accelerators, one (1) Computer Tomography (CT) based simulator, various computers and monitors for image display, dose calculations, medical documentation, and scheduling. Design work shall include efforts associated with the relocation of staff to accommodate the build out (renovation) as well as new construction for expansion. Construction services include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the approximately 22,000sf building addition and renovation. Work will require phased construction to include but not limited to preparation of new space for displaced staff and renovation of vacated space to meet functional needs, structural reinforcement to ensure safety of occupied spaces, and coordination of utility tie-ins.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

The anticipated solicitation will be issued as an RFP in accordance with FAR Part 36.3 Two Phase Design Build Selection Procedures and FAR Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation. The solicitation will be advertised as Unrestricted. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220 with a size standard of $45 million. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued in November 2024. The period of performance is approximately 670 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. In accordance with VAAR 836.204, the magnitude of construction is between $20,000,000.00 and $50,000,000.00. This notice is not a request for competitive offers. All questions must be submitted in writing to the issuing office via email to the CO and CS: Jennifer.Braaten@va.gov and Bailey.Donato@VA.gov. Telephone calls will not be accepted.

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