Y1DA--Repair Tunnel and Crawler Space Utilities at Margaret Cochran Corban VA Campus 423 E 23rd St New York, NY 10010

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, detailing prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction classifications in New York State. It includes rates for different counties and specific trades such as Asbestos Workers, Boilermakers, Bricklayers, Carpenters, Electricians, Elevator Mechanics, Ironworkers, Laborers, Painters, Plasterers, Plumbers, Roofers, Sheet Metal Workers, Truck Drivers, and Welders.

This document is crucial for any bidder on a federal or federally-assisted construction project 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 the work. Bidders must use these rates to accurately calculate their labor costs when preparing their proposals. Failure to comply with these prevailing wage requirements can lead to penalties and contract non-compliance. The document also provides information on paid holidays, vacation pay, and executive orders related to minimum wage and paid sick leave for federal contractors.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Repair Tunnel and Crawler Space Utilities" project at the Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Medical Center, Project Number 630-26-800. The goal is to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for necessary repairs and upgrades.

• Demolition of abandoned utilities (electrical conduits, wiring, piping).

• Mechanical/Plumbing work including exhaust fan replacement, insulation of steam and condensate piping, and installation of sump pumps.

• Electrical work involving demolition of abandoned conduits, installation of LED light fixtures, GFCI-protected receptacles, and connections to existing panels.

• Concrete repairs for sump pump pits, trench walls, and loading dock columns.

• Abatement of gypsum mold.

• Carpentry work including installation of moisture-resistant gypsum board and industrial floor epoxy paint.

• Work must comply with VA specifications, Federal, State, and Local codes.

• Deliverables include as-built drawings, equipment submittals, product data, and functional testing reports.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

• Magnitude of Construction: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

• Bids are due electronically via email to yingjie.yeung@va.gov by Thursday, April 2, 2026, 9:45 AM EST.

• Bid opening will be via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

• Offers must be valid for 120 calendar days.

• Award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and price-related factors.

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

• Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and verified/certified as SDVOSB in the SBA Small Business Search at the time of bid submission.

• Offerors must submit their annual Vets4212 Report.

• NAICS Code: 236220, Size Standard: $45 Million.

• A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at the Main Lobby of the Hospital.

• All questions (RFIs) must be submitted in writing to yingjie.yeung@va.gov by Thursday, March 12, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.

• Bids must include a bid bond if exceeding $150,000.

• Contractors must acknowledge all solicitation amendments.

• Use of Autodesk Build Construction management platform (ACC) is required upon award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the New York State ST-120.1 Contractor Exempt Purchase Certificate. It is used by contractors registered with the Tax Department to claim exemption from sales and use tax on purchases of tangible personal property or services when those purchases are for specific projects and meet certain criteria.

• Contractor Information: Fields for the name and address of the seller and the purchasing contractor.
• Project Information: Details about the project where the property or service will be used, including its location and the prime contract date.
• Exemption Basis: Checkboxes (A-S) corresponding to various exemption categories, such as property used to create or improve real property for exempt organizations, production machinery, solar energy equipment, etc. Each category has specific conditions and may require additional forms.
• Certification: A section for the contractor to certify the truthfulness and completeness of the information provided, acknowledging potential penalties for misuse.
• Seller Instructions: Guidance for vendors on accepting and retaining these certificates.

This form is crucial for contractors bidding on projects where they intend to purchase materials or services tax-exempt. Bidders need to understand the conditions under which this exemption can be claimed to accurately estimate project costs and ensure compliance with New York State tax laws. It highlights potential cost savings for eligible purchases related to the project.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)". It requires offerors to certify their compliance with subcontracting limitations if awarded a contract.

• Services Contracts: Offerors must certify that they will not pay more than 50% of the contract amount to firms that are not certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs).
• General Construction Contracts: Offerors must certify that they will not pay more than 85% of the contract amount to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs.
• Special Trade Construction Contractors: Offerors must certify that they will not pay more than 75% of the contract amount to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs.
• Acknowledgement of Penalties: Offerors acknowledge that false certifications can lead to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties.
• Cooperation: Offerors agree to cooperate with the VA and provide documentation to demonstrate compliance.
• Certification Section: A section for the offeror to complete, sign, and return, certifying their compliance.

This form is mandatory for offerors. Failure to complete, sign, and return this certification with the bid, quotation, or proposal will result in the offer being deemed ineligible for evaluation and award. Bidders must understand and agree to the subcontracting limitations specific to the contract type (Services, General Construction, or Special Trade Construction) before submitting their offer.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Buy American Certificate" provision (FAR 52.225-2, Oct 2022). It requires offerors to certify the domestic content of end products and critical components they propose to supply.

• Offeror Certification: Confirms that end products are domestic, except for those listed in paragraph (b), and that domestic end products contain a critical component.
• Foreign End Products: Requires listing of end products manufactured in the U.S. that do not qualify as domestic, along with their country of origin and whether they exceed 55% domestic content.
• Domestic End Products with Critical Components: Requires separate listing of line item numbers for domestic end products that contain a critical component.
• Definitions: Refers to definitions for "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "critical component," "domestic end product," "end product," and "foreign end product" as defined in the "Buy American-Supplies" clause.

Bidders must complete and submit this certificate as part of their proposal. It is crucial for determining compliance with Buy American Act requirements. The government will evaluate offers based on the information provided in this certificate and relevant Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) policies.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a set of architectural and engineering drawings for the VA New York Steam Distribution System - Phase II project. It details existing conditions and proposed new work within the tunnels and various levels of the facility.

• Cover Sheet (T-001): Provides project title, VA project number, contract information, and a list of all drawings.
• General Drawings Information (G-001): Includes site plan, phasing, and infection control requirements.
• Mechanical Drawings (MH-001 to MH-011): Detail existing steam supply and condensate return piping, dilution tank replacement, steam pressure reducing station installation, and control valve replacements.
• Electrical Drawings (ES-001 to ES-008): Outline electrical plans for new work, including tunnel lighting and power distribution.
• Plumbing Drawings (PL-001 to PL-004): Show existing conditions and new work for sanitary, storm, and natural gas piping in tunnels.
• Architectural Drawings (AS-001, AS-003, AS-103): Provide general notes, symbols, and demolition/construction plans for specific areas.
• Structural Drawings (SS-001): Include structural framing plans, sections, and notes.
• Specific Plans: Detailed plans for tunnel levels (North-East and South-West), ground levels (North-East and South-West), and mechanical rooms.

These drawings are critical for bidders to understand the scope of work, existing infrastructure, and the extent of new installations required for the steam distribution system upgrade. They provide detailed visual information on piping layouts, locations of new equipment, demolition areas, and specific requirements for different building sections and tunnel areas. Bidders must use these drawings to accurately estimate costs, develop work plans, and ensure compliance with the project's technical specifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for Solicitation No. 36C24226B0036, Project # 630-26-800, concerning the "Repair Tunnel and Crawler Space Utilities" at the Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Medical Center in New York, NY. The project requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supplies, and supervision to perform these repairs, ensuring compliance with NFPA 101 Life Safety, NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities, VA Design Standards, and other applicable federal and state regulations.

• Repair of tunnel and crawler space utilities.

• Compliance with the latest NFPA 101 Life Safety, NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities, VA Design Standards, and other applicable guidelines.

• Magnitude of Construction: Estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Within 180 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or about March 5, 2026.

• Solicitation documents, including Bid details, Specifications, Drawings, and Contract Forms, will be available electronically at https://www.sam.gov.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: March 13, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• All questions and Requests for Information (RFI) must be submitted in writing to Yingjie Yeung, Contract Specialist, via email at yingjie.yeung@va.gov.

• A site visit is planned; details will be provided in the solicitation document. Attendance is strongly encouraged.

• This procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.

• Competition is restricted to verified SDVOSB contractors who are also small businesses under NAICS code 236220.

• Contractors must be registered and verified in SBA’s Small Business Search (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/) and https://www.sam.gov.

• Prospective contractors must be registered at https://www.sam.gov in accordance with 38 CFR Part 74 and VAAR 819.70.

• NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a Size Standard of $45.0 million.

• This notice is a public synopsis and NOT a solicitation; no documents are currently available.