Y1DA--NRM-CONST- 561A4-26-501 Replace Roof Building 143 - Design-Build

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for a Two-Phase Design-Build procurement to replace the roofing system on Building 143 at the VA NJ Healthcare System Lyons Campus. This project addresses an aging roof causing leaks and requires adherence to historical preservation guidelines. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals for Phase I are due April 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.

Scope of Work

The project entails the complete design and construction for the removal and replacement of the roofing system for Building 143. Key requirements include:

• Demolition of existing roofing, damaged decking, lightning protection, gutters, and downspouts.
• Installation of new 30-year architectural shingles, EPDM membrane for low-slope areas, rigid insulation, and prefinished aluminum downspouts/leader boxes.
• Replacement of gutters (all copper with soldered connections) and leaders, lightning protection, and snow guards as needed.
• Allowance for decking replacement up to 100%.
• Coordination with the State of New Jersey regarding Historic Building Preservation, as the campus is on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Adherence to various codes and standards including IEBC 2021, Uniform Accessibility Standards, ADA, IFC 2021, VA Seismic Requirements H-18-8, and environmental regulations.
• Provision of a PIH/CIH consultant for asbestos inspection report review.
• Use of Autodesk Build Construction Management Platform (ACC) for all contract submissions.
• Implementation of Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM), and Water Infection Control Risk Assessment (WICRA).

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Two-Phase Design-Build.
• Procurement Method: FAR Part 36.3 (Two-Phase Design-Build Selection) using a Trade-off Process (FAR Part 15).
• Magnitude of Construction: Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.
• Period of Performance: 90 calendar days for design phase, 60 calendar days for construction phase, totaling 150 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
• Wage Determination: Wage Determination No. NJ20260042 applies for Somerset County, New Jersey.

Eligibility & Set-Aside

• This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
• Offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov and verified as an SDVOSB in the SBA Small Business Search at the time of offer submission and before award.
• NAICS Code: 238160 (Roofing Contractors) with a business size standard of $19 Million.
• A Bid Guarantee is required for Phase II.
• Offerors must submit their annual Vets4212 Report.

Submission & Evaluation

• This is a two-phase procurement.
  • Phase I: Technical proposal evaluation to determine which offerors advance to Phase II.
  • Phase II: Further technical evaluation and pricing. Award will be made on a Best Value basis, considering quality, price, and other factors.
• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer.
• Key Deadlines:
  • Questions due: March 1, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
  • Offer due date (Phase I): April 6, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT.
• Price proposals must allow for at least 120 calendar days for Government acceptance.
• Evaluation factors for Phase II include Construction Management (60%), Past Performance (20%), Schedule (10%), and Small Disadvantaged Business participation (10%).

Key Documents & Notes

• Architectural drawings (Attachment 2) detail the scope, materials, and demolition.
• Wage Determination (Attachment 1) specifies prevailing wage rates for Somerset County, NJ.
• A site visit will be scheduled after Phase One completion.
• Offerors must complete and submit VAAR 852.219-75 Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate and FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Act Certificate in Phase II.