Z1DA--NRM-const 526-20-508 - replace morgue freezers

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 seeks replacement of two morgue refrigeration systems at James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York, with bids due August 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST and questions due July 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside solicitation under NAICS 238220, with firm-fixed-price contract type and estimated magnitude between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.

Place of performance is the second floor of Building 100 at the medical center, located at 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, New York 10468. Work must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates for Bronx County construction trades and must be performed during standard business hours (8 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern Time) as approved by the Contracting Officer.

Scope encompasses complete demolition and replacement of Blue Morgue and Main Morgue refrigeration systems, including increased ceiling height to 9 feet, redundant compressor systems with chilled water feed and backup capability, new electrical subpanel (Square D 208Y/120V, 3-phase), Stonhard urethane mortar flooring, ICRA Class IV containment with negative pressure, asbestos abatement, Motorola Avigilon dome cameras with PoE network integration, and coordination with concurrent OR and SPD HVAC projects. Performance period is 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

Bidders must be SDVOSB-certified in SAM at time of bid submission. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled July 14, 2026, at 11:30 AM. Bid bond (20% of bid price, not to exceed $3,000,000) and performance and payment bonds are required. Contractor must maintain a dedicated full-time Project Manager with minimum five years' experience in electrical/mechanical trades and utilize Autodesk Build Construction Cloud platform for all official project correspondence and submissions at no cost. Offerors must acknowledge all solicitation amendments, submit Buy American Certificate (52.225-9), VA Limitation on Subcontracting Certificate (VAAR 852.219-75) confirming maximum 75% subcontracting threshold for special trade construction, brand name or equal documentation for specified equipment, and VETS 4212 compliance proof. All contractor personnel must comply with OSHA standards and follow mandatory ACC platform training within specified timeframes before work commences.