Design Build Construction for Animal Research Facility, Sepulveda VA Medical Center-RFI Responses and Due date Extension to June 16, 2025   2

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Greater Los Angeles Health Care System, is soliciting for Phase I, Request for Qualification (RFQ) and subsequently awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the construction of a new animal research facility to replace seismically deficient buildings 47 and 103 at Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, 16111 Plummer Street, North Hills, California 91343. This is a Design-Build project for the design and construction of a new 7,500 GSF facility that will be an addition to the existing building 7. The Design-Build Team shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and design-build services necessary to complete a final project design along with complete physical construction necessary to deliver a new Animal Research Facility Annex and demolition of the current Animal Research Building 47 and 103. Project 691-903 Design Build Services - Replace Seismically Deficient Animal Research Buildings 47 and 103 This solicitation is issued as a Two-Phase Design-Build procurement (Reference FAR 36.3). RFQ submittals will be evaluated in Phase I to determine which offerors will submit proposals for Phase II. A maximum of three (3) offerors will proceed to Phase II unless the contracting officer determines that a number greater than three (3) is in the Government s interest and is consistent with the purposes and objectives of this two-phase design build project. Phase II- RFP will be issued only to those successful offerors determined to be most highly qualified from Phase I evaluation result. One firm fixed price contract will be awarded using competitive negotiation with a duration of 546 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. This is an unrestricted acquisition utilizing NAICS Code 236220 with a size standard of $45 million. The magnitude for this Design-Build construction project is between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000. SEE INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS FOR PHASE I REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION SECTION A3 Request for Information Due Date: 4PM/PST - 1-31-2025 RFQ Due Date: 4PM/PST - 2-14-2025

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Greater Los Angeles Health Care System, is soliciting for Phase I, Request for Qualification (RFQ) and subsequently awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the construction of a new animal research facility to replace seismically deficient buildings 47 and 103 at Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, located at 16111 Plummer Street, North Hills, California 91343.

This project aims to enhance the capabilities of the medical center by providing a modern facility that meets current seismic and animal research standards.

Work Details
This is a Design-Build project for the design and construction of a new 7,500 GSF Animal Research Facility Annex. The Design-Build Team shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and design-build services necessary to complete the final project design along with complete physical construction necessary to deliver the new facility.

The scope includes:
1) Replacement of Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) deficiencies identified for Buildings 47 and 103.
2) Construction of a new Animal Research Facility that includes an animal research area, surgical suite, administration offices, veterinary medical unit, housing room, cage wash area, equipment storage, and backup generator. The facility will also feature an elevator connecting to Building 7 and will include site improvements such as enclosed fencing with vehicle access and a loading dock.
3) Demolition of existing structures (Buildings 47 and 103), excavation, paving, secure material storage, site preparation activities including permits and safety plans.
4) Development of a comprehensive staging plan to manage worksite layout efficiently while minimizing disruption to surrounding areas.

Period of Performance
The contract performance period is set at 546 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

Place of Performance
The construction projects will be performed at the Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center located at 16111 Plummer Street, North Hills, California 91343.