Y1DZ--589A6-24-407, Upgrade Building 71 Restrooms for ADA Compliance l EKH
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 15, is soliciting proposals for the Upgrade of Building 71 Restrooms for ADA Compliance at the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. This project involves comprehensive renovation, including lead paint remediation and potential asbestos abatement. This procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due by Thursday, June 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
This project requires the renovation of restrooms in Building 71 to achieve full ADA compliance. The scope includes general remodeling, replacement of fixtures, and updates to plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems. Key aspects involve lead paint remediation and the determination and potential abatement of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) identified in pipe insulation, ceiling tiles, vinyl floor tiles, and plaster. Only two restrooms can be unavailable for use at any given time during the project.
Key Requirements
Bidders must account for specific technical requirements detailed in the project manual and drawings. This includes:
- Personnel: A "Full-Time" Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) with specific safety certification and experience, and a CQC System Manager who must be on-site at all times.
- Hazardous Materials: Bidders must include a line item for possible asbestos abatement in flooring and pipe insulation, in addition to specified lead paint removal.
- Door Hardware: New doors require ADA compliant levers for certain rooms, with provisions for re-using existing hardware where appropriate, ensuring ADA compliant, non-locking levers.
- Toilet Partitions: Specifications require solid, high-density polyethylene, water-resistant, non-absorbent, Class C flame-spread rated partitions conforming to Fed. CID A-A-60003, matching existing dimensions, with color to be determined via shop drawings.
- Technical Specifications: Adherence to detailed specifications for plumbing, HVAC, electrical, lighting, non-structural metal framing, gypsum work, tiling, acoustical ceilings, resilient base, and painting.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: 270 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Estimated Cost Magnitude: Between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00.
- NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Size Standard: $45.0 million).
- Set-Aside: Exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).
- Subcontracting Requirements: The prime contractor must perform at least 15% of the general construction labor. No more than 85% of the contract amount (excluding material costs) may be paid to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs.
- Registrations: Required registrations include SAM (System for Award Management) and VIP (Veteran Small Business Certification/VetCert).
- Bonds: A bid guarantee is required (not less than 20% of bid price, not to exceed $3,000,000). Performance and Payment Bonds are required for awards over $30,000 and $150,000 respectively.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: Thursday, June 5, 2026, by 2:00 PM Central Time.
- Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically and by mail or in person to the NCO-15 Office in Leavenworth.
- Evaluation Process: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process.
- Technical Acceptability Factors: Relevant Past Performance, Technical Construction Experience, Technical Qualifications of Proposed Staffing, and Prime Contractor Safety Plan.
- Award: The government may award without discussions but reserves the right to hold discussions.
- Affirmative Action Goals: 9% for Minority Participation and 6.9% for Female Participation per trade.
Important Notes
Amendments A0001, A0002, and A0003 have been issued, clarifying site visit details (now past), extending question deadlines (now past), and providing critical clarifications on personnel requirements, asbestos abatement, door hardware, and toilet partition specifications. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments with their proposals. No hard copies of the solicitation or drawings will be provided, and telephone requests or questions will not be accepted.