EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction Fort Harrison 436-21-700   3

INTRODUCTION: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) anticipates soliciting bids and subsequently awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the Design-Bid-Build EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades construction project at the Montana VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) located at 3687 Veterans Drive, Fort Harrison, MT 59636. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and provide all labor, materials, equipment, qualified supervision, and other items designated in this contract in accordance with the specifications and drawings to complete Project No. 436-21-700 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades at the Fort Harrison MVAHCS. The scope of this project includes, but is not limited to, the following infrastructure improvements: The architectural demolition, reconfiguration, expansion, and renovation of existing spaces. The architectural construction of new finished spaces, doors, and flooring systems. The structural alteration of existing structural components, and construction of new structural equipment support. Electrical upgrades including electrical panels, normal and critical power distribution, bonding, Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS), lighting, and new power outlets. The installation and programming of Building Automation System (BAS) equipment and interfaces. Upgrades to existing HVAC, reprogramming of existing controls, and the installation of new HVAC and new controls. The modification of existing plumbing to avoid Telecommunication Rooms, and the installation of new plumbing to support new mechanical systems, and interior drainage. Upgrades to data communication infrastructure including new data outlets, patch panels, seismic rated IT racks, cable management, in building as necessary. This includes the re-cabling of all existing data cabling within the entire campus to CAT 6A. Upgrade of the fiber infrastructure backbone, campus wide both within buildings and between buildings and all associated civil site construction and landscaping. Civil site work, including the installation of concrete duct banks, installation of new pre-cast manholes, the excavation and repair of existing building waterproofing, and the restoration of site conditions. The abatement of asbestos and lead based paint, including the preparation of an abatement plan in accordance with the requirements of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. Fire Suppression Upgrades including new gaseous suppression systems, and the modification of existing fire sprinkler systems. Fire Alarm Upgrades. Firestopping and fire caulking for all wall and floor penetrations within the project scope. Physical security upgrades including Physical Access Control, intrusion detection, and security cameras, as shown on the contract drawings. The project includes Buildings 141, 154A, 154B (Madison), 169, 154, 170, 171, 16, 20, and site. ADMINISTRATIVE: The solicitation will be issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) conducted in accordance with FAR Part 14 and will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures listed in the solicitation. The solicitation will be advertised as a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Offers received from other than SDVOSB concerns will not be considered. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220 with a size standard of $39.5 million. The solicitation will be issued in early to mid-November of 2022. The period of performance is approximately 540 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. In accordance with VAAR 836.204, the magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000. This notice is not a request for competitive offers. All questions must be submitted in writing to the issuing office via email to: Kara.Evert@va.gov. Telephone calls will not be accepted.