504-19-102 - UPGRADE FIRE SYSTEMS AND DOORS (VA-22-00019557)   3

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a contractor to remove and replace designated smoke and fire doors, frames and hardware in buildings 1, 4, 28, 29 and 33 as per drawings and specifications. This project also has four (4) add alternates which include upgrading the fire pumps, replacing the dry system clapper valve, optional fire and smoke doors, and replacing all exit signs with new LED exit signage. All work will be performed at the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center, located at 6010 Amarillo Blvd. West, Amarillo, Texas 79106.

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a contractor to upgrade fire systems and doors at the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center in Amarillo, Texas. The project is set aside for 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The magnitude of the construction project is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to remove and replace designated smoke and fire doors, frames, and hardware in buildings 1, 4, 28, 29, and 33 as per drawings and specifications. The project also includes upgrading fire pumps, replacing the dry system clapper valve, optional fire and smoke doors, and replacing all exit signs with new LED exit signage.
The work will be performed at the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center in Amarillo, Texas.
The base bid includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision for the fire and smoke doors labeled 'BASE BID' on the project drawings.
Additionally, there are five add alternates which include various upgrades and replacements.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the base bid is 120 calendar days.
For the base bid plus add alternates #1 through #5, the total number of days for completion is 500 calendar days.

Place of Performance
All work will be performed at the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center located at 6010 Amarillo Blvd West in Amarillo, Texas.