PROJECT 675-24-104, Design-Build (DB) Upgrade Lake Nona Endoscopy Rooms   3

SOLICITATION NOTICE This solicitation is 100% set-aside for verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Project Title/Number: Design-Build (D/B) Services, Upgrade Lake Nona Endoscopy Rooms, Project 675-24-104 Description: This notice is for PHASE I proposal submission only. Phase I proposals will be evaluated to determine which offerors will submit proposals in Phase II. ONLY those offerors that are selected for Phase II will be notified with instructions for PHASE II proposal submission. Please refer to solicitation 36C24825R0010 and attachments for further requirements. The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 8 has a requirement for the design and construction services to include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, and all other resources necessary for the design and construction of the project described herein and other specific tasks as further defined by this Request for Proposal (RFP). Period of Performance: 420 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, Orlando VA Medical Center, Lake Nona Facility, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827. Magnitude of this Project: Pursuant to VAAR 836.204(f)(2), between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. NAICS Code: The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million. The Product Service Code is Y1DA Construction of Hospital and Infirmaries. This solicitation will be evaluated on trade-off source selection process, providing the best value to the Government. The source selection process will utilize FAR Part 36.6 Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures and FAR 15 to evaluate proposals and award the contract. At the time of proposal submission, all interested firms must have current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.SAM.gov and certified as a Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business in Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) at www.veterans.certify.sba.gov. Proposals of contractors not registered/certified in both databases will not be considered for award. Green Environmental Management System (GEMS): Contractors selected for award of this contract are expected to be good stewards of the environment by complying with federal, state, and local environmental laws and other requirements such as medical center policy and project specifications. In addition, contractors should incorporate pollution prevention and waste minimization into operations. Point of Contact: Elizabeth Romero, Contracting Officer Email: elizabeth.romero@va.gov, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, Construction Team 3.

Background
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 8, is seeking design-build services for the upgrade of endoscopy rooms at the Orlando VA Medical Center, specifically at the Lake Nona Facility. This project aims to enhance the functionality and compliance of medical facilities to better serve veterans. The contract is set aside for verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

Work Details
The contractor will provide all necessary design-build services, including labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision for the renovation of endoscopy rooms 3L402, 3L404, 3L406, 3L408, 3L601, 3L603, and 3L605. Key tasks include:
- Full renovation of all specified rooms including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
- Removal and replacement of existing medical booms and cabinets/casework.
- Installation of new carbon dioxide (CO2) medical gas lines except in room 3L408.
- Structural support for new boom equipment.
- Compliance with applicable codes and regulations throughout the renovation process.
- Coordination with VA personnel during project planning and execution.
- Provision of infection control measures during construction.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a period of 420 calendar days following the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP), which includes a design phase lasting 180 days and a construction phase not exceeding 210 days.

Place of Performance
Department of Veterans Affairs,
Orlando VA Medical Center,
Lake Nona Facility,
13800 Veterans Way,
Orlando, FL 32827.