Y1LZ--TIERED SET-ASIDE - Parking Ramp Expansion Minor Construction - Buffalo VAMC 528-375

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks construction of a two-level vertical expansion of an existing three-level parking structure at Buffalo VA Medical Center in Buffalo, New York (Project 528-375), with proposals due May 28, 2026. This is an SDVOSB tiered set-aside, with VOSB and other small business eligibility triggered only if no acceptable SDVOSB offers are received.

Place of performance is Snyder, New York (3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215). The scope includes demolition of existing elements, construction of new precast concrete structure and floors, a new stair tower with two elevators spanning full combined height, structural restoration of existing levels, mechanical and electrical systems, fire suppression systems, surveillance infrastructure, and contractor-supplied off-site temporary parking of minimum 200 spaces each at two separate locations (north and south of facility) during construction, maintained to ADA standards with security, utilities, lighting, snow removal, and shuttle drop-off accommodations. Ten deduct alternates address parking lot work, vinyl graphics removal, photovoltaic canopy deletion, exterior screen systems, structural restoration scope, infill screening, elevator installation, guardrail substitution, curtainwall alternatives, and off-site parking elimination.

Performance period is 600 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, with mandatory 10-day start. Target cost is $18 million; statutory ceiling for minor construction is $30 million under 38 U.S.C. 8104. Bid bond of 20% of proposal price or $3 million (whichever is less) is required, along with performance and payment bonds at 100% of original contract price.

The procurement requires firm-fixed-price pricing with no economic price adjustment. All contractor personnel must obtain VA PIV cards after performance and payment bonds are provided. Buy American Act compliance (FAR 52.225-11 and 52.225-12) and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements for Erie County apply. Contractors must comply with FAR 52.222-41 (Service Contract Labor Standards) and FAR 52.222-44 (Fair Labor Standards Act and SCA price adjustment). Design team members are precluded from participating as prime contractor, Mentor-Protege partner, or subcontractor. Limitations on subcontracting under 38 U.S.C. 8127 restrict general construction contractors to paying no more than 85% of government-paid amounts to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms. Offerors must submit Small Business Subcontracting Plans per FAR 52.219-9(d). Solicitation amendments 0001 through 0006 (issued May 1, 19, 21, and 27) incorporated FAR 52.222-90 (DEI nondiscrimination); updated SCA and DBA wage rates; technical question responses; and labor standards clauses. Contracting Officer is Richelle N. Gray. NAICS code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction); PSC code is Y1LZ (Construction of Parking Facilities).