Z1DA--renovate bldg 143 4J shower floors

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is soliciting bids for the renovation of shower floors in Building 143, 4th Floor, Area J at the Salem VA Medical Center. The project involves comprehensive renovation of 20 patient bathrooms, including demolition of existing tile flooring, removal of shower thresholds, installation of new barrier-free tile systems with proper drainage, and associated mechanical and electrical upgrades. The contract is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238330 (Flooring Contractors). Evaluation will be based on sealed bid procedures with contract award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Critical dates include a pre-bid conference and site visit on November 19, 2025, with Request for Information questions due by December 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST, electronic bids due December 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST, hard copy bids due December 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST, and virtual bid opening via Microsoft Teams on December 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM EST.

This solicitation carries no additional set-aside designations beyond the SDVOSB requirement. Nine contractors submitted bids ranging from $98,334.77 to $248,895.00, with the lowest bidder being TESFAYE, LLC at $98,334.77 and the highest being PHILLIPS C & C at $248,895.00, placing the project within the $100,000 to $250,000 magnitude range. The contractor must complete all renovation work within a 120-calendar day performance period from receipt of the Notice to Proceed, with the 4J Inpatient Unit requiring closure for 45 calendar days during construction. Work will be performed at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia 24153, with specific requirements for noise management, work hour restrictions, and compliance with VA construction standards. All bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of award.