P400--528A5-26-504 Building 6 Ground Floor Abatement CANANDAIGUA VAMC

Amendment / Modification

• The site visit date has been corrected to Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 10 AM at the Canandaigua VAMC BLDG 118 Room 30.

• Clarification regarding drawings: Drawing number GC-101 was omitted from the title sheet but is referenced. The specifications are correct with the listed drawings. All phasing plans have been moved to drawing H-101.

• Site visit date and time.

• Drawing references and organization.

• The amendment corrects the site visit date. Bidders should note the updated date and location for the site visit. No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated by this amendment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction" (NOV 2022). It requires offerors to certify their compliance with subcontracting limitations as prescribed in 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2) and the solicitation. This certification is a mandatory part of the offer submission.

• Services Contracts: Offerors must certify that no more than 50% of the contract amount will be paid to firms that are not VIP-listed Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs).
• General Construction Contracts: Offerors must certify that no more than 85% of the contract amount will be paid to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs or VOSBs.
• Special Trade Construction Contractors: Offerors must certify that no more than 75% of the contract amount will be paid to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs or VOSBs.
• Certification Acknowledgment: Offerors acknowledge that this certification is subject to penalties under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, for false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements.
• Good Faith Determination: The clause outlines potential penalties for SDVOSB/VOSB awardees who do not act in good faith, including referral to suspension/debarment, fines, and prosecution.
• Cooperation: Offerors agree to provide documents and records to the VA for compliance review.
• Completion: The formal certification must be completed, signed, and returned with the offer. Failure to do so will result in the offer being deemed ineligible for award.

This is a mandatory form that must be completed and submitted with the offer. Bidders must understand the specific subcontracting limitations applicable to their contract type (services, general construction, or special trade construction) and certify their ability to comply. Failure to submit a completed and signed certification will lead to disqualification. The document also clarifies the VA's right to review compliance and the potential consequences of non-compliance.

Solicitation

This solicitation is for the "Building 6 Ground Floor Abatement" project at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center. The primary objective is the comprehensive removal of existing asbestos-containing flooring and demolition of partition walls, bathroom fixtures, CMU walls, and heating systems.

• Demolition: Removal of all wall partitions, doors, CMU walls, drywall, bathroom partitions, ceiling-hung perimeter heat, and acoustic ceiling tiles as per drawings.

• Asbestos Removal: Safe removal of all asbestos-containing materials down to the bare concrete surface, following a phased approach.

• Plumbing: Removal and disposal of all plumbing fixtures.

• Heating Systems: Disconnection and removal of perimeter heating panels.

• Compliance: Adherence to all applicable codes including VA standards, NFPA, IBC, NEC, OSHA, EPA, and NYSCR 56. All work must be completed by certified individuals.

• Submittals: Required for all items in specifications, including a submittal log.

• Warranty: 1-year warranty on all work, including labor and parts.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Project Duration: Not to exceed 60 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

• Magnitude: Estimated between $250,000 - $500,000.

• Bids Due: Friday, February 20, 2026, by 11:00 AM ET.

• Submission Method: Bids must be emailed ONLY to Idalia Algarin, Contracting Officer, at idalia.algarin@va.gov.

• Bid Opening: Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:30 AM ET via Microsoft Teams.

• Questions Due: Friday, February 6, 2026, by 12:00 PM ET, submitted in writing to Idalia Algarin.

• Site Visit: Mandatory pre-bid site visit on Thursday, January 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET at Canandaigua VAMC, Bldg 118 Room 30. No other site visits will be allowed.

• Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• Requirements: Contractors must be registered in SAM, have a UEI, and be verified as an SDVOSB in DSBS at the time of procurement. Offerors must submit their annual Vets4212 Report.

• Bonding: Bid bond is required.

• Offerors must acknowledge all solicitation amendments.

• Buy American Act Certificate and VAAR 852.219-75 Limitations of Subcontracting Certificate must be received with the bid.

• New York State sales and compensating use tax exemption applies for materials incorporated into VA real estate.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Buy American Certificate" provision (FAR 52.225-2), which must be completed by offerors. It requires certification regarding the domestic content of end products being offered.

• Domestic End Product Certification: Offerors must certify that all end products are domestic, except for those listed in paragraph (b).
• Critical Component Identification: Offerors must identify domestic end products that contain a critical component.
• Foreign End Product Listing: For foreign end products, offerors must list the country of origin and indicate if they exceed 55% domestic content (unless they are COTS items).
• Definitions for "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "critical component," "domestic end product," "end product," and "foreign end product" are provided.
• Signature block for company name, address, printed name, and title of the signee.

This form is crucial for bidders to complete as part of their proposal submission. It directly relates to compliance with the Buy American Act and will be used by the Government to evaluate offers based on domestic content requirements. Failure to complete this certificate accurately may impact the evaluation and award of the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determination, specifically for building construction projects in Genesee County, New York. It outlines the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades.

• General Decision Number: NY20260110
• Superseded General Decision Number: NY20250110
• State: New York
• County: Genesee County
• Construction Type: Building Construction Projects (excluding single-family homes/apartments up to 4 stories).
• Effective Date: 01/02/2026 (Publication Date)
• Trades Included: Tile Setter, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Carpenter, Electrician, Ironworker (Ornamental, Reinforcing, Structural), Painter, Pipefitter, Plumber, Roofer, Bricklayer, Glazier, Installer: Metal Studs, Insulator, Laborer (Common/General, Mason Tender), Millwright, and various Operators (Backhoe, Bobcat, Crane, Forklift).
• Notes: Includes information on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), and details on the Wage Determination Appeals Process.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for labor on the specified construction project. It ensures compliance with federal labor standards and is essential for accurate cost estimation in proposals. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs align with these determined prevailing wages.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains architectural and engineering drawings for the "Building 6 Ground Floor Abatement" project at the Canandaigua, NY VA Medical Center. It outlines the scope of work for demolition and hazardous material abatement.

• Cover Sheet (G-001): Project overview, site location, site plan, and drawing index.
• Notes and Legends (A-001): General construction notes, asbestos awareness notes, general symbols, and applicable codes.
• Demolition Plans (AD-101, AD-102): Details for removing ceiling tile systems, doors, frames, partitions, and walls.
• Hazardous Abatement Plan (H-101): Specifies areas for abatement of carpet, floor tile, and mastic identified as asbestos-containing material.
• Plumbing Demolition Plan (PD-101): Outlines the disconnection and removal of sinks, water closets, and associated plumbing.

These drawings are critical for bidders to understand the physical scope of the abatement and demolition work required. They detail the specific areas, materials to be removed, and general requirements for performing the work safely and in compliance with regulations. Bidders must review these drawings to accurately estimate costs and timelines for the project.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for the abatement of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and associated hazardous materials within Building 6, Ground Floor Abatement at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center.

• Removal, clean-up, and disposal of asbestos-containing materials (ACM), including flooring, mastic, carpet, and associated backing, down to the existing concrete.

• Abatement activities will be conducted under full containment with a three-stage decontamination unit under negative pressure.

• All flooring material will be removed by manual and/or mechanical means; chemical removers are not permitted.

• Pre-abatement activities include meetings, inspections, notifications, permit applications, submittal approvals, regulated area preparations, emergency procedures, and standard operating procedures.

• Abatement activities include removal, encapsulation, clean-up, and disposal of ACM waste, recordkeeping, security, monitoring, and inspections.

• Cleaning and decontamination activities include final visual inspection, air monitoring, and certification of decontamination.

• The project is located at Building 6, Ground Floor Abatement, Canandaigua VA Medical Center.

• The abatement work is to be performed in accordance with the VA specifications, drawings, phasing plan, and all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations.

• Compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, and New York State regulations.

• Use of amended water or approved removal encapsulant for wetting ACM.

• Strict adherence to decontamination procedures, including personnel and equipment decontamination facilities (PDF and W/EDF).

• Negative pressure systems must be maintained with a differential of > -0.02 inch WCG.

• All personnel must be trained, medically cleared, and fit-tested for respirators.

• A detailed Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan (AHAP) must be submitted and approved prior to work commencement.

• Final visual inspection and air clearance testing by a VA-approved Industrial Hygienist are required before project closeout.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for "528A5-26-504 Building 6 Ground Floor Abatement" at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center. The government intends to procure services for the comprehensive removal of asbestos-containing flooring in Building 6, along with the demolition of partition walls, bathroom fixtures, CMU walls, and heating systems.

• Comprehensive removal of asbestos-containing flooring.

• Demolition of partition walls, bathroom fixtures, CMU walls, and heating systems.

• All equipment will be moved by VA prior to work commencement.

• VA will contract a third-party for air monitoring.

• A brief overview of construction work will be included with the SOW.

• Estimated project magnitude: $250,000 to $500,000.

• Anticipated award date: On or about February 2026.

• Solicitation materials (bid details, specifications, drawings, contract forms) will be available electronically on http://www.sam.gov on or about January 16, 2026.

• Bids will be accepted electronically only.

• Bid bonding will be required.

• Amendments will be posted on http://www.sam.gov; bidders are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments.

• This procurement is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms.

• NAICS Code: 562910 (Remediation Services) with a size standard of $25.0 million.

• Site visit information will be provided in the solicitation.

• All correspondence and inquiries should be sent via email only to the Contracting Officer, Idalia Algarin (Idalia.Algarin@va.gov).