Y1DZ--B3-Fourth Floor PACT Renovation Project # 659-26-800
Overview
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Qualification Details
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), specifically the Salisbury VAMC, is seeking Design-Build proposals for the renovation of the fourth floor of Building 3 to create a primary care unit (PACT). This project aims to improve spatial implementation, patient flow, staff communication, and patient visit efficiency, including accessibility and restroom enhancements. This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Phase I proposals are due May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive renovation, including general construction, alterations, and necessary demolition of existing building elements. Key aspects include:
- Demolition & Construction: Varying levels of demolition, reframing, painting, new ceiling grids, tiles, and flooring (LVT or carpet).
- HVAC System: Removal of existing Fan Coil units and replacement with a ducted forced-air system. Existing Air Handling Units (AHUs 16, 17, 18, 19) will be demolished and replaced with two new consolidated systems serving floors 1-4. The system must adhere to the VA HVAC Design Manual, prohibiting fan coil units and hybrid systems on the 4th floor.
- Asbestos Abatement: Required for existing VCT flooring mastic and hydronic piping insulation.
- Trades: Plumbing, HVAC, electrical, low-voltage, fire protection, life safety, carpentry, mill work, flooring, data, and physical security.
- Accessibility: All 4th-floor restrooms must comply with VA Barrier Free design guide and ADA standards, including bariatric requirements.
- Low Voltage Systems: Complete removal and replacement of fire protection, fire alarm, BAS/controls, low-voltage/Data (Cat6A required), nurse call, security, and access controls.
- Deduct Alternate No. 1: Excludes certain north-central portions of Section B from full demolition and renovation, opting for light demolition and cosmetic updates.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Design-Build.
- Estimated Value: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.
- Period of Performance: 360 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be registered and certified in the SBA database.
- Product Service Code: Y1DZ - Construction Of Other Hospital Buildings.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Two-Phase Design-Build Acquisition with a Best Value Tradeoff source selection, where factors other than price are significantly more important.
- Phase I Evaluation: Focuses on Corporate Experience, Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Construction Management. A maximum of four offerors will proceed to Phase II.
- Clarifications: Safety/Environmental Violations and Experience Modification Rate are not required for Phase I. Page limitations for TAB A (Subfactor 1b) and TAB B remain one page per project and one page per person. CPARS with UEIs are sufficient for Past Performance. Teaming agreements are not required for Phase I. Offerors must provide current workload and staff availability for Subfactor 4C.
- Phase II Requirements: Requires a Technical Solution, Schedule, and Price proposal. A Bid Guarantee will be required. FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Act Certificate and VAAR 852.219-75 Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate must be submitted.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Sean.Cosby@va.gov. NO FAXED PROPOSALS.
Key Deadlines
- Phase I Questions Cut-off: April 13, 2026, 10:00 AM EST (passed).
- Phase I Proposal Submission: May 4, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
- Contract Award (Estimated): September 8, 2026.
- Notice to Proceed (Estimated): September 23, 2026.
- Construction Completion (Estimated): September 18, 2027.
Important Clarifications & Notes
- Site visits require an appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Department's COR.
- A Contractor Quality Control (CQC) system, including a CQC Plan (due 15 days after NTP) and qualified personnel (CQC System Manager, Safety and Health Manager), is required. The CQC System Manager and Alternate must complete the Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Construction course.
- Compliance with VA security management program, including a security memorandum, is mandatory. As-built drawings and a Warranty Management Plan are also required.
- The scope is limited to the 4th floor with direct tie-ins; work on lower floors to support the 4th-floor system is not included. Hydronic risers (HWS/R and CHWS/R) are intended for reuse. Hospital operations must not be disturbed.
- Conceptual (15%), 50%, and 95% design submissions are required, each with a 14-day government review period.