Y1PZ--Project 629-25-104 ED Suicide Risk Mitigation Fence

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 seeks installation of a suicide risk mitigation fence at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans, Louisiana, with proposals due November 23. The procurement carries no set-aside and is issued as RFP 36C25626R0117 under NAICS 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

Place of performance is New Orleans, Louisiana. The scope encompasses installation of coated non-climb fencing and stainless-steel cable mesh infill screening along both outboard sides of the emergency department ramp driveway and the entire perimeter of the second-level emergency department parking deck, including an oval-shaped opening in the middle. All construction must comply with current editions of NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, TJC, ASME, ANSI, OSHA, ASTM, ASSE standards and VA specifications. The fence design must be engineered to resist 400 pounds vertical load at midspan, 5 PSF horizontal load or 50 pounds over a 12-inch by 12-inch area, ice loads, wind loads to 153 MPH ultimate design speed, and seismic forces per Risk Category IV, Seismic Design Category C. Steel construction must meet ASTM A123/A123M standards with hot-dip galvanized finish followed by zinc phosphate, epoxy powder coat, and polyester color coat. Grounding must comply with NEC Article 250.194 with connections not exceeding 150 feet unless otherwise noted.

The contract is firm-fixed price with completion required within 145 calendar days of Notice-to-Proceed, with work beginning no later than ten calendar days after notice of award. Work on federal holidays and weekends is prohibited without written Contracting Officer approval. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply per General Decision Number LA20260041. All contractor personnel must comply with VA security requirements, including check-in procedures, visible identification, and adherence to VA policies. Contractors must develop a Critical Path Method schedule within 45 days of Notice-to-Proceed, maintain detailed as-built drawings, and establish a warranty management plan at least 30 days before the pre-warranty conference. Past performance relevancy and surety information are required evaluation elements.