Y1DA--637-22-700 | EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades | Ashville, NC |

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This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determinations applicable to building construction in specific North Carolina counties (Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, and Madison). It provides prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction crafts and laborers.

• General Decision Number: NC20260016
• Publication Date: 05/18/2026 (with prior publication date 01/02/2026)
• Applicable Counties: Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, and Madison, North Carolina.
• Construction Type: Building
• Crafts and Laborers Listed: Electrician, Ironworker, Pipefitter, Truck Driver (Dump Truck), Sheet Metal Worker, Roofer, Plumber, Painter, Operators (Roller, Grader/Blade, Forklift, Bulldozer, Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe), Laborers (Pipelayer, Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete, Mason Tender - Brick, Common or General), Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Carpenter, Bricklayer.
• Rates and Fringes: Specific hourly rates and fringe benefit amounts are provided for each classification.
• Executive Orders: Mentions applicability of Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors).
• Union Rate Identifiers: Explains the meaning of various identifiers (e.g., PLUM0198-005, UAVG, SU, SA) used to denote the source and type of wage rates.
• Appeals Process: Outlines the process for appealing wage determination decisions.

Bidders must use these prevailing wage rates to ensure compliance with labor standards for the specified construction types and geographic areas. This document is critical for accurately estimating labor costs in proposals and ensuring fair wages are paid to workers on the project. It helps determine if the opportunity aligns with a bidder's capabilities and labor agreements.

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This document provides details for an upcoming site visit related to the opportunity.

• Date: Tuesday, June 9th
• Time: 10 AM EST
• Location: Third Floor of Building 15
• Point of Contact: Mark Dilandro
• Phone Number: 828-318-7448

This information is crucial for potential bidders who wish to attend the site visit to gain a better understanding of the opportunity's physical requirements or location.

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This document provides forms for bidders to submit qualifications for key personnel positions required for the opportunity. It outlines the specific information needed for each role to be included in the proposal submission.

• Project Manager Qualifications: Requires general information, educational background, 5 years of construction supervision experience, and a project narrative demonstrating one completed project similar in size and scope.
• Onsite Superintendent Qualifications: Requires general information, educational background, 5 years of construction supervision experience, and a project narrative demonstrating one completed project similar in size and scope.
• Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) Qualifications: Requires general information, educational background, and minimum experience as outlined in specifications Section 01 35 25, Sections 1.7 and 1.8.
• CQC System Manager Qualifications: Requires general information, educational background, and minimum experience as outlined in specifications Section 01 45 00, Sections 3.2, 3.4, and 3.9.

Bidders must complete and submit one form for each requested Key Personnel Position. The information provided in these forms will be incorporated into the proposal and counts towards the page limitation specified in the CON 100 Instructions to Offerors. Failure to provide complete qualifications may impact the proposal evaluation.

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This document, "Key Subcontractor Information (KSI)," is an attachment that requires bidders to provide specific details about their key subcontractors for up to three projects. This information is to be incorporated into the prime contractor's proposal and counts towards the proposal's page limitation.

• Number of Projects: Bidders must complete one form for each project, with a maximum of three projects accepted. Each project can only have one system project number.
• Project Requirements: Submitted projects must have been furnished and installed by a communications installer, possess a final acceptance date, and demonstrate division 27 complexity. The value of the division 27 complexity work must meet or exceed $5 million.
• **Required Project Information (for each project):
  • Installation location
  • Project Title
  • Contract Number
  • Contract Value
  • Prime Contractor Name
  • Client’s name and contact information (address, telephone, e-mail)
  • Date of Project Start
  • Date of Final Acceptance
  • System Project Number
• Project Description: A description of each system related to the project, including its function, operation, and installation.

Bidders must carefully complete this form for up to three relevant projects to include in their proposal. Failure to adhere to the project limits or provide all required information may result in projects not being accepted. The details provided here will be part of the overall proposal submission and are subject to page limitations.

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This document is an Excel spreadsheet titled "Division Pricing Template." It is intended to be used by bidders to provide pricing information broken down by construction divisions.

• The spreadsheet contains a list of standard construction divisions (e.g., Division 01 - General Requirements, Division 02 - Existing Conditions, etc.) down to Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security.
• It includes a column for "Price" next to each division.
• A "Total" row is provided at the end for summing the prices.

Bidders are expected to use this template to submit their pricing for the opportunity. The breakdown by division will likely be a key component of the proposal evaluation or contract award process.

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This document contains the "Sheet List" for Building 62, detailing all the drawings included in the "Final Bid Documents" for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project at the Charles George VA Medical Center. It serves as an index for the various architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and telecommunications drawings.

• Building: BLDG 62
• Project: EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES
• Location: Charles George VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805
• Date: 12.19.2025
• Sheet List: Organized by discipline (General, Structural, Architecture, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Telecommunication, Physical Security) with corresponding sheet numbers and names.

This sheet list is crucial for bidders to understand the scope and organization of the project documentation. It allows them to quickly locate specific drawings related to their trade or area of interest, ensuring they have access to all relevant information for accurate bidding and proposal preparation.

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This document contains detailed drawings and plans related to telecommunications infrastructure for various floors of Building 47 at the Asheville EHRM facility. It includes overall demolition plans for the basement and first floor, as well as detailed plans for specific areas (Parts A, B, C, D) on these floors. Additionally, it provides telecommunications rack elevations and grounding riser diagrams for the entire building.

• Demolition Plans: Outlines the scope of telecommunications infrastructure to be removed, including cables, patch panels, data racks, and wall plates not rated for CAT6A.
• Rack Elevations: Details the existing equipment within telecommunications racks across multiple floors, indicating components to be demolished, decommissioned, or retained.
• Grounding Riser Diagrams: Illustrates the telecommunications grounding system, including bonding conductors and connections to building steel and electrical panels.
• Floor Plans: Shows the layout of telecommunications rooms and the distribution of telecommunications infrastructure across different floors.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the existing telecommunications infrastructure that needs to be demolished and the scope of work involved in the project. It provides detailed information on the layout, equipment, and grounding requirements, which are essential for accurate bidding and project execution.

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This document contains detailed mechanical and electrical schedules, including:

• Mechanical Equipment Schedules: Lists various mechanical units such as CRAC units, condensing units, and split system indoor/outdoor units, along with their specifications (e.g., capacity, voltage, electrical requirements, and associated panel connections).

• Busway Schedule: Details busway specifications including manufacturer, model, rating, connected load, length, and associated circuits.

• Electrical Schedules: Includes panel schedules for various distribution panels (e.g., C1, BC3, CH2, BEH-1, BCL-DC, UPS-A, UPS-B), outlining circuit descriptions, trip ratings, connected loads, and estimated demands.

• Mechanical Equipment Schedules: Provides detailed specifications for mechanical equipment, including condensate pumps, CRAC units, condensing units, and split systems.

• Mechanical Schedules: Comprehensive data on HVAC components, including their electrical and operational specifications.

• Electrical Schedules: Detailed breakdown of electrical panel loads, circuit assignments, and power distribution.

• Busway Schedule: Information on busway systems, crucial for understanding power distribution pathways.

• Equipment Schedules: Specifics on mechanical equipment like CRAC units, condensing units, and split systems, including their power requirements and connections.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the specific equipment, power requirements, and distribution systems involved in the project. It provides the technical details necessary for accurate bidding on mechanical and electrical components, installation, and integration. The panel schedules are particularly important for understanding the existing and proposed electrical loads and ensuring compliance with power distribution requirements.

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This document contains the "Attachment 4 - Drawings Volume III.pdf", which is part of the "EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES" project at the Charles George VA Medical Center. It comprises a comprehensive set of architectural and engineering drawings detailing various aspects of the upgrades.

• Sheet Index (47-GI002): Provides a complete list of all drawing sheets included in the submission, organized by discipline (General, Structural, Architecture, Fire Protection, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Telecommunications, Physical Security).
• Sequencing Plans (47-GC100 to 47-GC105): Illustrate the planned sequence of work for each floor (Basement through 5th Floor), including contractor paths of travel and construction staging areas.
• Structural Plans (47-SF100 to 47-SF404): Detail the structural elements and modifications for the Basement, 1st, and 2nd floors, including overall plans and enlarged sections.
• Architectural and Demo Plans (47-AD400A to 47-AD403): Show detailed floor plans, demolition areas, and room layouts for various floors, with specific attention to the Basement, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors.
• Fire Protection Plans (47-FA100 to 47-FX108): Outline the fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems across different floors and in the Data Center.
• Plumbing Plans (47-PD400 to 47-PP405): Detail the plumbing systems, including demolition and overall plans for Basement through 5th floors, and specific plans for the Data Center.
• Mechanical Plans (not explicitly detailed but implied by other sections): Likely cover HVAC and other mechanical systems.
• Electrical Plans (47-EP100 to 47-EP613): Detail electrical layouts, demolition, and schedules.
• Telecommunications Plans (47-TD100 to 47-TN614): Cover telecommunications infrastructure, including demolition and overall plans.
• Interior Elevations (47-AE451 to 47-AE452): Provide detailed views of interior building elements.
• Exterior Elevation (47-AE453): Shows exterior elevations related to mechanical penetrations.
• Schedules (47-AE601): Include Door Schedules and Room Finish Schedules.

This volume of drawings is critical for any bidder seeking to understand the physical scope of the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project. It provides detailed information on the existing conditions, proposed demolition, and the layout of new systems (structural, architectural, fire suppression, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and telecommunications) across all floors of Building 47. Bidders will need to consult these drawings to accurately estimate costs, plan their work, and ensure compliance with all specified requirements.

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This document contains "Attachment 3 - Drawings Volume II.pdf", which provides detailed architectural and engineering drawings for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project at the Charles George VA Medical Center, Building 3. These drawings are essential for understanding the scope of work, including structural, architectural, electrical, telecommunications, and security systems.

• Cover Sheet: Provides project overview, location, design team contacts, and a sheet index.
• Structural Plans: Details structural elements for the 1st and 2nd floors.
• Architectural Plans: Includes overall floor plans for basement, 1st, and 2nd floors, with enlarged plans and elevations for telecommunications (TE) enclosures.
• Electrical Plans: Covers demolition and installation plans for basement, 1st, and 2nd floors, including one-line diagrams and panel schedules.
• Telecommunications Plans: Details demolition and installation plans for telecommunications infrastructure, including riser diagrams and grounding details.
• Physical Security Plans: Outlines security system layouts for the 1st and 2nd floors.
• Asbestos Abatement Schedule: Lists materials and quantities requiring abatement.

These drawings are critical for bidders to accurately assess the project's scope, identify all required work, and prepare a comprehensive and competitive bid. They provide detailed information on the existing conditions, proposed modifications, and specific requirements for each building system. Bidders must carefully review all volumes of drawings to fully understand the project requirements.

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This document contains "Final Bid Documents" for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project at the Charles George VA Medical Center. It includes various drawings and details related to the project's scope, including:

• Cover Sheet (00-GI001): Project overview, location, and contact information.
• Sheet Index (00-GI002A, 00-GI002B): Lists all drawings included in the project set.
• General Notes and Code Requirements (00-GI003): Outlines project scope, asbestos notes, general project notes, and applicable codes.
• Typical ABAAS Requirements (00-GI011): Details accessibility requirements.
• Campus Site Plan (00-GI101): Shows the overall site layout, building identification, and utility information.
• Civil Construction Details (00-CI601, 00-CI602): Provides details for underground utilities, duct banks, and road crossings.
• Communications Plans (00-CI400, 00-CI401, 00-CI402, 00-CI403): Illustrates the proposed fiber optic backbone infrastructure and existing conditions.
• Infection Control Risk Assessment (00-GC001): Details requirements for infection control during construction.
• Infection Prevention and Control Permit Information (00-GC010): Provides information related to infection control permits.
• Construction Sequence Plan (00-GC102): Outlines the project phasing and sequencing.
• Construction Phasing Schedule (00-GC102): Details the proposed construction schedule.
• Fire/Smoke Barrier Descriptions (00-GC191): Describes fire and smoke barrier requirements.
• Architectural Abbreviations and Symbols (00-AE505): Provides a key for architectural symbols and abbreviations.
• Interior Framing Details (00-AE501, 00-AE502): Details interior framing construction.
• Door Details (00-AE511): Provides details for various door types.
• Partition Details (00-AE521): Details partition construction and ratings.
• Miscellaneous Details (00-AE523): Includes various miscellaneous architectural details.
• Typical Concrete Details (00-S501, 00-S502): Provides typical details for concrete construction, including rebar placement and lap splice schedules.
• Structural General Notes (00-S001): Outlines general structural requirements, codes, and coordination.
• Telecommunication Symbols Legend (00-T001): Defines symbols used in telecommunication drawings.
• Telecommunication Details (00-T501, 00-T502, 00-T503, 00-T504, 00-T505): Provides details for telecommunication infrastructure, including cable tray, bonding, and equipment.
• Telecommunication Site Plan (00-TS100): Shows the overall telecommunication site plan.
• Telecommunication Demolition Site Plan (00-TD100): Details areas for telecommunication demolition.
• Electrical Symbols Legend (00-E001): Defines symbols used in electrical drawings.
• Electrical Details (00-E501, 00-E502, 00-E503): Provides details for electrical installations.
• Fire Alarm General Notes (00-FA001): Outlines general notes for the fire alarm system.
• Fire Suppression General Notes (00-FX001): Outlines general notes for the fire suppression system.
• Plumbing General Notes & Symbols Legend (00-P001): Provides general notes and symbols for plumbing systems.
• Plumbing Details (00-P501): Details for plumbing installations.
• Mechanical General Notes & Symbols Legend (00-M001): Provides general notes and symbols for mechanical systems.
• Mechanical Details (00-M501): Details for mechanical installations.
• Security Notes, Symbols, and Abbreviations (00-TY001, 00-TY501): Provides information on security systems.
• Wireless Cabinet Lockset Detail (00-TY501): Details for wireless cabinet locksets.
• Security Door Types (00-TY501): Illustrates different types of security doors.

This document is a comprehensive set of "Final Bid Documents" that provides all the necessary drawings and specifications for potential bidders to understand the full scope of the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project. It details the existing conditions, proposed work, and specific requirements for various systems including structural, architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, plumbing, telecommunications, and security. Bidders must review these documents thoroughly to prepare accurate proposals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document comprises several attachments for the "EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades" project at the Charles George VA Medical Center. It includes a "List of Drawing Sheets" (Section 00 01 15) serving as an index to project drawings, and detailed technical specifications for various project components.

• Drawing Index: Lists drawing numbers and titles organized by building and technical division (e.g., General, Civil, Structural, Electrical, Security, Fire Protection, Plumbing, Mechanical, Earthwork, Utilities).
• Piping Specifications: Details requirements for "Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping" (Section 22 13 00), including materials (cast iron, copper DWV, PVC), installation, and testing. It also covers "General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment" (Section 23 05 12) and "Common Work Results for HVAC" (Section 23 05 11).
• Infrastructure and Construction: Includes specifications for wireless cameras, lenses, housings, power supplies, network servers, recording devices, wiring, cement, concrete, asphalt paving, pavement markings, planting, and earthwork.
• Installation and Execution: Outlines procedures for site preparation, excavation, component installation, testing, commissioning, and quality control.

This collection of attachments is critical for bidders. The drawing index helps locate specific project details. The technical specifications provide essential information on materials, equipment, installation methods, and quality standards for plumbing, HVAC, security systems, and construction elements. Bidders must thoroughly review these documents to understand the full scope of work, ensure technical compliance, accurately estimate costs, and prepare comprehensive proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades at the Charles George Veterans Administration Medical Center in Asheville, NC. The project involves general construction, alterations, and necessary removal of existing structures. The estimated magnitude for this construction project is between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000.

• Provide all labor, project management, materials, tools, supplies, and equipment to complete the necessary work as detailed in the drawings and specifications.

• The project includes general construction, alterations, and removal of existing structures.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: 730 Calendar Days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

• Estimated Value: $20,000,000 - $50,000,000.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Scott.Elias@va.gov and Andrew.Mathews2@va.gov.

• Proposals must be submitted in three volumes: Technical, Price, and Administrative.

• Each volume must be less than 5MB and submitted as a searchable PDF.

• The submission deadline is June 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT.

• Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Evaluation Factors: Qualifications (Technical), Key Subcontractors (Technical), Project Execution (Technical), and Price.

• A rating of ACCEPTABLE must be achieved for the first three technical factors to be considered for award.

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

• Offerors must be certified as SDVOSBs by the SBA and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of proposal submission and award.

• A pre-proposal site visit is scheduled; details are in Attachment 13.

• Technical questions are due by June 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST and should be emailed to Scott.Elias@va.gov and Andrew.Mathews2@va.gov.

• Amendments will be posted on SAM.gov; offerors are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging them.

• A Bid Guarantee is required (SF 24), not less than 20% of the proposal price, not to exceed $3,000,000.

• Payment and Performance Bonds (SF 25A and SF 25) will be required upon award.

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This document, "Attachment 8 - Limitations on Subcontracting - Construction.docx," outlines the specific limitations on subcontracting that apply to construction contracts awarded under this opportunity. It requires offerors to certify their compliance with these limitations.

• Services (Non-Construction): Contractor must not pay more than 50% of the government-paid amount to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Subcontracted work by similarly situated SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractors counts towards this limit. Other direct costs may be excluded under specific conditions.
• General Construction: Contractor must not pay more than 85% of the government-paid amount to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Subcontracted work by similarly situated SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractors counts towards this limit. Costs of materials are excluded and not considered subcontracted.
• Special Trade Construction: Contractor must not pay more than 75% of the government-paid amount to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Subcontracted work by similarly situated subcontractors counts towards this limit. Costs of materials are excluded and not considered subcontracted.
• Certification Requirement: Offerors must complete, sign, and return this certification with their bid, quotation, or proposal. Failure to provide this certification will render the offer ineligible for award.
• Compliance Acknowledgment: Offerors acknowledge that false certifications are subject to penalties under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001.
• Verification: The VA may require documentation (invoices, subcontracts, task values) to verify compliance during contract performance and upon completion.

This attachment is critical for bidders to understand the subcontracting restrictions specific to construction contracts. Bidders must carefully review these percentages and ensure their proposed subcontracting plan adheres to these requirements. The completed and signed certification is a mandatory submission item for bid eligibility.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a solicitation for a firm-fixed-price contract for the design-bid-build EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project (#637-22-700) at the Charles George VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Asheville, NC. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) anticipates awarding this contract.

The contractor shall provide all necessary resources (tools, equipment, materials, labor, supervision, management) to complete campus infrastructure upgrades. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Electrical upgrades (panel, power, emergency power)
• Bonding and UPS systems
• Building Management System interfaces
• HVAC assessment and upgrades
• Space reconfiguration, expansion, and renovation (including demolition and new construction)
• Datacenter renovation (HVAC, UPS, power distribution, cable management, fire suppression, finishes)
• Communication infrastructure (data outlets, patch panels, Cat 6A cabling)
• Physical security upgrades
• Fiber infrastructure backbone assessment and upgrades (campus-wide, inter-building)
• Wide area network connection diversification
• Hazardous material abatement

Work will be performed in multiple buildings (47, 62, 14, 15, 9, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 73, 70, 11, 12) and on the site.

• Contract Type: Single firm-fixed-price contract.

• Period of Performance: Approximately 730 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

• Estimated Value: Magnitude of construction is between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000.

• Solicitation Method: Request for Proposals (RFP) in accordance with FAR part 15.

• Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures.

• Response Date/Time: May 15, 2026, 15:00 Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• Questions: Must be submitted in writing via email to Andrew.Mathews2@va.gov. Telephone calls will not be accepted.

• Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Offers from other than SDVOSB concerns will not be considered.

• NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a size standard of $45.0 million.

• The solicitation is expected to be issued in mid-May 2026.

• This notice is not a request for competitive offers.