Y1DA--528A5-26-504 Building 6 Ground Floor Abatement CANANDAIGUA VAMC

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for building abatement services at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center (VAMC), specifically for Building 6, Ground Floor. The Product Service Code is Y1DA, and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220.

Details regarding the specific abatement tasks, scope of work, and technical requirements are not fully provided in this excerpt but are implied to be part of the full solicitation package.

This solicitation was set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

Submission and evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided text.

This opportunity is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2, Buffalo, NY.
• Contracting Officer: Idalia Algarin (idalia.algarin@va.gov).
• Solicitation Number: 36C24226B0033.
• Award Information (for a related contract): Award Number 36C24226C0050 was awarded to NORTHERN DREAMS CONSTRUCTION, INC. for $199,900.00 on 02-27-2026.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment corrects the solicitation description for solicitation 36C24226B0033. The previous amendment incorrectly stated the location as Buffalo; the correct location for this abatement project is Canandaigua VAMC, Building 6, Ground Floor.

• Solicitation Description

• The bid due date has been extended to Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

• Bid opening will be on February 20, 2026, at 11:30 AM.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment when submitting their bids.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains architectural floor plans for Building 6 at the VA Medical Center in Canandaigua, New York. It provides detailed layouts for the ground floor, first floor, second floor, and attic.

• Ground Floor Plan: Shows rooms such as conference rooms, employee rooms, housekeeping supply areas, locker rooms, storage, and service rooms.
• First Floor Plan: Details various vacant rooms, office spaces, conference rooms, storage, and service rooms, with some areas designated for specific tenants or functions like HR and Engineering.
• Second Floor Plan: Depicts areas under construction with floor plan changes noted, including administrative offices, HBPC (Home Based Primary Care) areas, nurse stations, clinical pharmacy, psychologist offices, and call center spaces.
• Attic Floor Plan: Shows the roof structure and access points.
• Scales and Labels: Includes architectural scales, room numbers, labels for specific functions or occupants, and engineering notations.

These floor plans are crucial for bidders to understand the physical layout and existing conditions of Building 6. They are essential for:

• Assessing the scope of any potential construction, renovation, or maintenance work.
• Planning site visits and understanding access points.
• Developing accurate proposals that account for the building's configuration and intended use of spaces.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains Requests for Information (RFIs) submitted by potential bidders and the corresponding responses provided by the VA regarding the Building 6 Ground Floor Abatement project (Project No.: 528A5-26-504).

• Room Labeling: VA has provided a drawing with coordinated room numbers.
• Dumpster Location: The courtyard outside Buildings 5 & 6 is confirmed as the location for dumpsters and staging areas.
• Plumbing Capping: VA personnel will shut down and cap water supply lines in bathrooms.
• Vermiculite Abatement: Abatement of vermiculite behind heaters is included in the base bid if present. Quantities exceeding contract documents may be addressed via modification. Materials outside designated areas should be reported to the COR.
• Electrical Fixture Support: VA will remove fixtures and disconnect wiring. Contractors are responsible for field-engineering temporary supports if needed.
• Abatement Phasing: No maximum square footage or room count per phase is specified. Contractors must submit proposed phasing changes as part of the abatement plan. VA will provide notices for phase transitions.
• Scope Boundary: The contractor is responsible for repairing damage caused by their demolition and abatement work. Restoration work beyond this is not included.
• Work Hours: Alternate work hours are permitted with at least 48 hours' notice to the COR for coordination.
• Bid Submission: Only email bids will be accepted by 11:00 AM EST on the due date.
• Water Line Capping: Water lines will be capped in the ceiling, as they are fed from above.

These clarifications address key aspects of the project scope, means and methods, and submission requirements. Bidders should review these responses carefully as they may impact their understanding of the work, required resources, and bid pricing. The clarification regarding bid submission method (email only) is a critical procedural update.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a sign-in sheet for a "Kick-off meeting" related to the "528A5-26-504: B6 Ground Floor Abatement" opportunity. The meeting took place on January 27th, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Canandaigua.

This sign-in sheet lists the companies and representatives who attended the kick-off meeting. It provides contact information (phone numbers and emails) for individuals from various companies, including Northern Dreams, Two Brothers, ECG, Clayton Power, SERUAM, Expert Environmental, Patriot Sons USA, Loyal 9, and MEID CONSTRUCTION. This information may be useful for bidders to identify potential partners, competitors, or points of contact related to the opportunity.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to Solicitation 36C24226B0033 serves to provide additional information to potential offerors:

• Addition of Pre-bid Sign-in Sheet: Includes a record of attendees from a pre-bid meeting.
• Inclusion of Responses to RFIs: Provides answers to vendor questions submitted prior to this amendment.

This amendment does not explicitly state which sections of the original solicitation are affected, but it adds new documents for bidder review.

This amendment provides clarifying information and attachments. Bidders are reminded that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to the solicitation by the time of bid opening. The original solicitation details and deadlines remain in effect unless otherwise specified.

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).