Z2DA--542-22-133 | IV Cleanroom Replacement Coatesville VA Medical Center

Coatesville VA Medical Center | Construction

Project No. 542-22-133 | Replace IV Cleanroom

This project is located at the Coatesville VA Medical Center, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320. All construction must be in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, local codes, VA policy/standards, and the terms of the contract. The contractor shall provide all tools, travel, trades, labor, materials, permits, licenses and supervision for work related to this project as indicated in drawings and specifications. Work includes general construction. In accordance with FAR Subpart 5.2, this opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside. This acquisition is conducted in accordance with FAR Part 36 & 14, Invitation For Bids (IFB). Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

WORK TO BE PERFORMED: This project constructs a new IV Cleanroom in Building 2, on the second floor to replace the existing cleanroom in accordance with the drawings and specifications. The new IV Cleanroom envelope will be of modular construction based upon Portafab company as name brand or equal to Series 300.  The construction includes the installation of a new air handling unit in the attic mechanical room together with the provision of a new louver in the attic. The project also includes all associated plumbing, fire protection, lighting and electrical, all controls, slab penetrations and modifications, and demolition. The work includes all labor, equipment, and materials. Contractor shall be required to provide the Brand Name or Equal (VAAR 852.211-73, Brand Name or Equal) products which must be compatible with existing systems throughout the Coatesville VAMC. All name brand products mentioned in this SOW are used as a basis of design, for fair bidding. They may be replaced with other products upon submittal approval.

All work shall be performed in compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. In addition, work will meet equipment s manufacturer specifications and generally accepted industry standards of good workmanship. All waste materials shall be disposed of by the contractor in compliance with Federal State and Local laws and regulations. Contractors will supply receipts for quantities of material removed for recycling accountability.

No work may proceed by the contractor until all material cut sheets are submitted to the COR for approval.

A site visit will be conducted with perspective offerors to visually assess existing conditions.

Contractor will have 300 days to complete the project.

The following list of brand name or equal to items would be used as a basis for design in the construction of this project:

Portafab Series 300

Krueger 5100HF

CS-1 and CS-1a Bell & Gossett Model e614

CS-2 Bell & Gossett Model e613.

Spirax Sarco Model CSG-HSEF020-PNP3C1-1F2F-AET-3SPLN17-AESL, Capacity 50 lbs./hr., 15 psig

Greenheck Model BSQ-90

Type A: CLEAR -VU LIGHTING #CLF14-S1-N-UV-HAL-LFSS304-CIA-IBBMS

Type B: COLUMBIA LIGHTING # MDS-4-40-VW-F-W-E-U

RING SS201 - CLEAN/PROCEDURE ROOM STATION

RING AA918 DESK/WALL MASTER STATION

RING RM5000EX INTERCOM CONTROL SYSTEM

This project must provide complete and functional systems in accordance with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requirements, industry standards and all applicable code requirements. This applies to each system and every system, as a whole, which is affected by this project, even if only partially modified. The systems and equipment must maximize energy efficiency to the extent practical.

The full detailed scope of work and bid deducts will be included in the solicitation. The solicitation documents, drawings, and specifications will be available for download from the website SAM.gov, Contracting Opportunities, on or about 20th November 2023. Potential bidders are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation package and any other pertinent information and updates. The Government will not provide paper copies of the solicitation. Bidders will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation package, drawings, and subsequent amendments, if any. Telephone, written, facsimile, or e-mail requests for the solicitation will NOT be honored. Individual copies of the Bidder s Mailing List WILL NOT be prepared nor distributed by the Contracting Officer. The solicitation amendments issued to the IFB will be posted to the Contracting Opportunities website and bidders are advised it is their responsibility to obtain and acknowledge all amendments. Paper copies of amendments will NOT be individually mailed.

The solicitation will include the scheduled preproposal site visit information, due date for contractor questions and proposal submission due date. The tentative bid due and opening date is 27th December 2023. Contractors are to meet in Building 70 Conference Room at The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320 for the preproposal site visit.

While the walk-thru is not mandatory, all bidders, suppliers and subcontractors are strongly encouraged to attend. All requests for information or questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing and sent via electronic mail to the Contract Specialist: Amanda.Murphy5@va.gov by the date specified in the solicitation. No telephonic or fax requests will be honored.

In accordance with VAAR 836.204, the magnitude for this procurement is between $1,000,000 - $2,000,000 and NAICS Code 236220 with a small business size standard of $45 million.

To be considered for award, all prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database at www.sam.gov and must meet OSHA/EPA requirements. SDVOSB contractors must also be certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) through VetCert at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/. Contractors are encouraged to regularly check Contracting Opportunities for any updates regarding this project. The solicitation may be canceled and all offers rejected before award but after solicitation closing date when it is clearly in the best interest of the Government.