Z1DA--528A6-17-627 upgrade ventilation B76

This pre-solicitation notice is for upgrades to the ventilation system at Building 76 of the Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, New York. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 will be soliciting proposals to install a new central air distribution system on the 4th and part of the 5th floors, construct a chase way for future ductwork, and connect piping to eliminate a 60-ton chiller. The solicitation response deadline is November 10, 2020. The evaluation criteria will consider ability to meet the stated scope of work and project cost. A site visit will be scheduled to allow for inspection and inquiries, as detailed in the forthcoming solicitation.

This procurement is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. The NAICS code is 238220 for heating and air conditioning contractors and the small business size standard is $16.5 million. The estimated contract value ranges from $1-5 million to be completed within a timeframe required to upgrade the ventilation system at the specified location prior to winter. Bids must include a 20% bid bond and the awarded contract will require performance and payment bonds.