Z2DA--Replace Windows at South Bed Tower Ward 2J to comply with Acute Behavioral Health Intensive Care Unit Standards

This solicitation is seeking design-build services to replace exterior windows at the South Bed Tower Ward 2J located at a Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in order to comply with acute behavioral health intensive care unit standards. Offerors must submit proposals demonstrating experience replacing windows at VA medical facilities and adhering to strict safety and infection control requirements. Phase one proposals will be evaluated on technical approach, experience, capability and past performance, with up to five firms to submit phase two proposals including design concepts, schedule and price by November 14th.

The solicitation is set aside for verified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Work must be performed at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, involving the replacement of windows with insulated, impact-resistant windows including integral blinds. The project value is estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000, and the selected contractor must complete all work within 547 calendar days of notice to proceed. Bidders must demonstrate a record of safety compliance and experience modification rates below 1.0 to be considered for this opportunity in NAICS 238910 to improve an existing healthcare facility.