Z1DA--Project 578-21-027 USP 800 Compliance - Exhaust Room 969 Bldg 200 at the Hines VA Hospital

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

Solicitation 36C25221B0028

Project: 578-21-027 USP 800 Compliance - Exhaust Rooms Building 200

Location: Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital

5000 S. 5th Avenue

Hines, IL 60141

This construction project involves installation of a dedicated exhaust system for the pharmacy compounding room, and perform HVAC air balancing procedures for Rooms 969, 970, and 970A in Building 200. The goal of this project is to upgrade the current pharmacy HVAC system to comply with USP 800 requirements. This project will achieve this goal by installing new fans, ductwork, controls, and associated equipment.

Period of Performance is 120 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP). The NTP shall be issued approximately 10 calendar days after award once required payment and performance bonds and certificate of insurance is provided.

The solicitation, specifications and drawings will be posted on www.SAM.gov. There will be a pre-bid conference held for this project and all prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Details of the pre-bid conference will be included in the solicitation package. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 238220 General Construction; small business $15 Million size standard applies.

Pursuant to Public Law 109-461, this solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), at the time of submission of bids, and prior to award of any contracts, the offeror must represent to the CO that it is a (1) SDVOSB or VOSB eligible under VAAR Subpart 819.70; (2) Small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to this acquisition; and (3) SDVOSB/VOSB listed as verified in VIP database at:Â https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov.

Estimated price range for construction is between $250,000 and $500,000.

Questions may be sent to the following:

Mack Taylor, Mack.Taylor2@va.gov

Kristi Kluck, Kristi.Kluck3@va.gov

The detailed solicitation will be issued on or about July 27, 2021 with the bid opening on or about August 26, 2021. The bidder is responsible to monitor and download any amendments from SAM.gov which may be issued to this solicitation.