Y1AB--FY 26 - Hines Flooring Replacement (VA-26-00039700)

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation 36S79726Q0005. The primary changes relate to clarifications on flooring materials and installation requirements.

• LVT/VCT Flooring: The government clarified that LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) is specified for the foyer area only, while VCT (Vinyl Composition Tile) is to be used in all other areas not requiring epoxy. Specific manufacturer or product line details were not provided, but the material must meet commercial specifications.
• Epoxy Flooring: The epoxy system is required in areas where heavy equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts) will be used, necessitating a durable system. Specific commercial-grade epoxy systems are acceptable, provided they meet performance requirements for heavy use.
• Base Molding: The requirement is for standard 4-inch commercial-grade rubber cove base. Manufacturer is not relevant as long as material meets commercial specifications. The government will handle drywall repairs internally and coordinate with the flooring installation. It was also clarified that the five different CSI specification numbers (096723.20, 096723.30, 096723.40, 096723.50, 096723.60) are performance and aesthetic standards the contractor must meet, with commercial-grade epoxy being the specified type.
• Slip Resistance: Clarification was sought regarding whether standard VCT meets the slip-resistant requirement. The PWS states materials shall be slip-resistant for safety reasons.

This amendment addresses clarifications related to flooring types (LVT, VCT, Epoxy), base molding, and performance specifications, impacting the scope of work and material requirements.

No changes to proposal deadlines or submission instructions were indicated in this amendment. Offerors should ensure their proposals reflect the clarified material requirements for flooring and base molding.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for professional services to provide installation of approximately 13,200 SF of flooring at the Hines Information Technology Center (HITC) located in Hines, IL. The procurement is for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Installation of approximately 13,200 square feet of flooring.

• Product Service Code: Y1AB

• NAICS Code: 238340

• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 60141

• Place of Performance: Hines Information Technology Center, Building 215, 5000 5th Ave South, Hines, IL 60141.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 03-31-2026 16:00 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA.

• Archive: 45 days after the response date.

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)

• Solicitation Number: 36S79726Q0005

• Contracting Officer: Michelle Williams (michelle.williams4@va.gov)

• The VA Office of Information Technology (OIT), End User Services (EUS), Space and Facilities Management (SFM) is issuing this requirement.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a floor plan for Building 215, First Floor. It appears to be an architectural or facility layout drawing.

• The plan shows room layouts, walls, doors, and some internal structures.
• Specific areas are highlighted in green and labeled with numbers (e.g., 124, 132, 114).
• Room identifiers such as L12, C14, C12, 132A, 132B, and 124A are present.
• A central courtyard or open space is depicted.
• A compass rose indicates North.

This floor plan may be relevant for bidders responding to opportunities that involve work within Building 215, First Floor. It provides a visual representation of the physical space, which could be important for understanding scope, site visits, or logistical planning related to the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a floor plan for Building 215, First Floor. It appears to be an architectural or facility layout drawing.

• Room designations (e.g., L11, C11, C12, C15, C16, C17, 124A)
• Interior layouts including offices, cubicles, hallways, and common areas.
• Structural elements like walls (red lines) and doors.
• A central courtyard or open space.
• North directional indicator.

This floor plan is relevant for bidders who may be responding to opportunities that involve work within Building 215, First Floor. It provides a visual representation of the space, which could be critical for understanding site conditions, scope of work related to renovations, installations, or facility management, and for planning site visits or logistical operations.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number IL20260009, dated 01/09/2026, which supersedes IL20250009. It provides prevailing wage rates for various construction trades in Illinois, specifically for Cook County, covering Building, Heavy, Highway, and Residential projects. The document lists specific job classifications, their corresponding hourly rates, and fringe benefits. It also includes footnotes detailing paid holidays, vacation pay, and additional pay for specific vehicle types.

This document is crucial for bidders on federal or federally-funded construction projects in Cook County, Illinois, that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on such projects. Bidders must use this information to accurately estimate labor costs in their proposals and ensure compliance with labor standards, thereby avoiding potential bid disqualifications or post-award issues.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for professional services to install approximately 6,357 SF of commercial-grade epoxy flooring, 6,700 SF of commercial-grade vinyl composite tile (VCT) or luxury vinyl tile/planking (LVT), and approximately 1750 linear feet of cove base molding. The work will be performed at the Hines Information Technology Center (HITC) located at 5000 5th Ave South, Building 215, Hines, IL.

• Installation of epoxy flooring, VCT/LVT flooring, and cove base molding.

• Materials must be slip-resistant for building safety.

• Preparation of existing exposed concrete floors is required.

• Contractor must provide all labor, management, equipment, materials, and waste disposal.

• Work must be completed within 365 days.

• Specific flooring types and specifications are detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: One 365-day base period with no option periods.

• Work Hours: Weekends (7:00 am – 5:30 pm) or after normal work hours (5:00 pm – 5:00 am Monday-Friday). Coordination required for specific areas and federal holidays.

• Quotations must be submitted by the close of business on 03-31-2026.

• Offerors must complete and submit all required representations and certifications.

• The government intends to award without discussions.

• The document indicates this RFQ "IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE" but does not explicitly state the set-aside status. However, VAAR 852.219-73 and VAAR 852.219-75 suggest a potential set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or VOSBs, with specific subcontracting limitations.

• A site visit is scheduled for 2/26/2026 at 9 am CST. Interested parties must email michelle.williams4@va.gov and mary.tai@va.gov by 2/24/2026 to be added to the site visit list.

• The NAICS code is 238340 (Tile and Terrazzo Contractors).

• Liquidated damages for delay are $500.00 per calendar day.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for professional services to install approximately 6,357 SF of commercial-grade epoxy flooring, 6,700 SF of commercial-grade vinyl composite tile (VCT) / Luxury vinyl tile/planking (LVT), and approximately 1,750 linear feet (LF) of cove base molding at Hines IL.

• Installation of commercial-grade epoxy flooring.

• Installation of commercial-grade vinyl composite tile (VCT) / Luxury vinyl tile/planking (LVT).

• Installation of cove base molding.

• Solicitation Number: 36S79726Q0005

• Product Service Code: Y1AB

• NAICS Code: 238340

• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 60141

• Place of Performance: Hines ITC, 5000 5th Ave S, Building 215, Hines IL 60141

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 03-31-2026 16:00 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA

• Site Visit Scheduled: Thursday, February 26, 2026 @ 9am CST. To be added to the site visit list, provide name and company information to michelle.williams4@va.gov & mary.tai@va.gov by 4:00pm CST on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026.

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)

• See attached documents: 36S79726Q0005, Davis-Bacon Act WD IL20260009, 0550-0002 Option 1, 0550-0002 Option 2.

• Contact Specialist: Michelle Williams (michelle.williams4@va.gov, 708-786-4927).