NRM-Const 526-20-508 - Replace Morgue Freezers   4

Background
The contract is issued by the James J. Peters VA Medical Center located in Bronx, New York. The mission of the VA Medical Center is to provide high-quality healthcare services to veterans. The goal of this contract is to replace and upgrade the morgue freezers at the facility, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards while maintaining operational continuity during construction.

Work Details
The contractor shall furnish all necessary supervision, labor, equipment, and materials to complete the replacement of two morgue refrigerators (Blue Morgue and Main Morgue) at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. The work includes:

- **Phase 1 – Blue Morgue Replacement**:
- Demolition of all interior components down to structural walls, including removal of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- New construction with increased ceiling height (9'-0"), installation of a chilled water-fed compressor, new floor drains, lighting, electrical panel-fed wiring, adjustable temperature controls, and a curtain track system.

- **Phase 2 – Main Morgue Replacement**:
- Similar demolition and new construction as Phase 1 but with larger dimensions (12’-0” x 19’-6” x 9’-0”). Installation of video monitoring systems and new finishes that meet infection control standards.

- Additional work includes installing a new sink in Corridor G2-61 and ensuring all work complies with VA design standards and local building codes. All demolition must be performed off hours and weekends to minimize disruption.

Period of Performance
The contract period of performance for base bid construction shall be 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Place of Performance
James J. Peters VA Medical Center, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, New York 10468.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide a bid bond and associated documents on correct forms; acknowledge all amendments; be verified/certified as SDVOSB in the SBA Small Business Search; provide proof of compliance with VETS 4212 Federal Contractor Reporting; and submit brand name or equal forms with the bid to verify compliance with specifications.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior work at the same facility: contract 36C24222C0054 awarded to Fellenzer Engineering (valued at $159,694, 02/07/22–09/30/27) for repair and upgrade of morgue refrigerators at the James J. Peters DVA Medical Center (Project 526-20-508). The current requirement to replace morgue freezers/refrigerators (including demolition and new installation of related mechanical/electrical/plumbing components) is consistent with a continuation of refrigerator-focused work in the same morgue areas, suggesting an ongoing effort to upgrade or replace existing refrigeration systems.