Z2DA--Tuck Point and Seal Ambulatory Care Addition of Bldg 1 PN:589A4-23-103

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking a construction contractor to perform tuck pointing and sealing work on the Ambulatory Care Addition of Building 1 at the Harry S. Truman Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri. The project involves comprehensive exterior masonry repair, including removing and reinstalling lightning protection, repointing mortar joints, replacing damaged masonry units, cleaning surfaces, applying water repellent sealer, and addressing roofing components. The solicitation will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, considering six key factors: relevant past performance, technical construction experience, masonry subcontractor experience, key personnel qualifications, contractor safety plan, and price. Critical dates include a pre-proposal telephonic meeting on March 10, 2025, a site walk-through on March 11, 2025, questions due by March 17, 2025, and proposal submissions due on April 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM CDT. Contractors must provide a 20% bid guarantee and demonstrate compliance with specified technical and safety requirements.

While the solicitation is not specifically set aside for small businesses, it falls under NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction with a size standard of $45 million. The estimated contract value ranges between $1-2 million, with a required project completion timeline of 300 calendar days after notice to proceed. The place of performance is the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, with work focused on the Ambulatory Care Addition of Building 1. Contractors must adhere to Davis-Bacon wage determinations, with prevailing hourly rates ranging from $27.71 to $50.60 depending on trade, and comply with minimum wage requirements of $17.75 per hour. The project includes four potential deduct areas covering specific zones of the facility, allowing for potential scope adjustments. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, general liability of $500,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability coverage.