Y1EZ--762-24-700 | Construct EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades | Tucson, AZ CMOP |

Amendment / Modification

• The time zone for the site visit has been amended.

• The site visit details.

• The site visit will be conducted on April 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time.

Specifications / Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains detailed specifications for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project at the Tucson CMOP (Project Number 762-24-700), encompassing both general construction requirements and specific technical details for electronic safety and security systems. It outlines requirements for various construction divisions, including demolition, metals, wood, thermal protection, openings, finishes, specialties, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.

Key specifications for electronic safety and security systems cover:

• General Infrastructure: Conduits, backboxes, wiring (UTP, coaxial, RS-485, low-voltage control, fire alarm), grounding and bonding for electronic systems, and surge protection devices (SPDs).
• Intrusion Detection System (IDS): Control panels, sensors, tamper switches, and power supplies.
• Video Surveillance System (VASS): Cameras, lenses, housings, servers, recording devices, and video management systems.
• Physical Access Control System (PACS): Servers, workstations, software, controllers, readers, and credentials.
• Fire Detection and Alarm System: Initiating devices, notification appliances, and control units.
• Installation and Testing: General requirements for installation, testing, commissioning, demonstrations, and training.

This document is critical for bidders as it provides comprehensive technical specifications for materials, installation methods, quality assurance, and testing for numerous building systems, with a particular focus on electronic safety and security. Bidders must review all relevant sections to understand the precise requirements, standards (UL, NFPA, TIA/EIA, BICSI, FIPS), and materials necessary for accurate bidding, proposal development, and successful project execution. Attention to component compatibility, performance criteria, environmental conditions, and installation practices is essential for compliance and project acceptance.

Amendment / Modification

This document is a revised specification section (Section 28 31 00, Fire Detection and Alarm) dated March 9, 2026. The primary change is the removal of Guaranty Period Service, paragraph 1.6, per Owner request.

• Section 28 31 00, Fire Detection and Alarm
• Paragraph 1.6, Guaranty Period Service (removed)

This amendment primarily affects the contract terms regarding the guaranty period. It does not appear to alter technical requirements or submission deadlines for proposals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "SECTION 01 31 00.01 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION," outlines the administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on a project. It details the requirements for a web-based project management software package.

• Web-based Project Management Software: Contractors must provide, administer, and use a web-based software package for managing project communication and documentation until project completion. Examples include Procore or Oracle Primavera Submittal Exchange.
• Software Features: The software must include features for compiling project data, managing access control for different entities, customizing workflows, tracking communications (RFIs, submittals, change orders), handling PDF markups with security, processing payment applications and contract modifications, creating meeting minutes, managing drawings and revisions, and handling construction progress photographs. Mobile device compatibility is also required.
• Training and Licenses: The contractor must provide user licenses for the Owner, Architect, and their consultants, along with eight hours of training for the software.
• Project Completion Deliverables: At project completion, a digital archive in a readable format, locked to prevent further changes, must be provided.

This document specifies a mandatory requirement for a project management software system. Bidders need to understand the scope of this system, the required features, training obligations, and deliverables to accurately estimate costs and ensure compliance with project management protocols. It highlights the importance of digital communication and documentation management throughout the project lifecycle.

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.

• For general construction contracts, the contractor must ensure that no more than 85% of the amount paid by the government is paid to firms that are not certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs).
• Work further subcontracted by a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor counts towards the 85% limit.
• Costs of materials are excluded from this calculation.
• The certification is subject to penalties under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, for false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements.
• Offerors must acknowledge that the VA may require documentation to verify compliance during and after contract performance.
• The form includes a certification section that must be completed, signed, and returned with the offeror's bid, quotation, or proposal.

This document is critical for bidders to understand and comply with. Failure to complete and submit this certification will result in the offer being deemed ineligible for award. Bidders must ensure their proposed subcontracting plan adheres to the 85% limitation for non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms in general construction contracts.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "General Decision" which provides prevailing wage rates for building construction projects in Pima County, Arizona. It is intended to inform bidders of the minimum wage rates that must be paid to various laborers and mechanics employed on covered federal or federally funded construction projects.

• General Decision Number: AZ20260040
• Superseded Decision Number: AZ20250040
• State: Arizona
• County: Pima County
• Construction Type: Building (does not include single-family homes or apartments up to and including 4 stories).
• Effective Date: 01/02/2026
• Wage Rates: Lists specific hourly rates and fringe benefits for various trades, including Bricklayer, Carpenter, Electrician, Power Equipment Operator, Ironworker, Pipefitter, Sheet Metal Worker, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Drywall Finisher/Taper, Laborer, Operator (Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe, Loader, Roller), Painter, Plumber, and Tile Setter.
• Executive Order 13706: Notes that this EO regarding Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017, requiring contractors to provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
• Executive Order 13658: Notes applicability to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, establishing a minimum wage rate of $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage rate if higher) for hours spent performing on the contract in 2025.
• Appeals Process: Outlines the process for appealing wage determination decisions.

Bidders must review these wage rates to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with these prevailing wage requirements can lead to contract violations. The document specifies the types of construction covered and provides details on how to interpret the wage classifications and identifiers.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document package contains the "Final Bid Documents" for the Tucson CMOP EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project (VA Project No. 762-24-700), comprising detailed drawings and specifications essential for bidding and construction. It includes architectural, structural, fire alarm, fire suppression, mechanical, and electrical plans.

• Architectural & Structural: Demolition and new work plans, elevations, sections, details, phasing plans, UL assemblies, ICRA guidelines, life safety plans, and structural notes.
• Fire Protection: Fire alarm system details (wiring, mounting, notes), fire stopping, clean agent and sprinkler system details.
• Mechanical (HVAC): Demolition and new work plans for CRAC units, heat pumps, ductwork, refrigerant piping, and equipment schedules.
• Electrical: Floor plans, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, equipment connection schedules, telecommunications drawings, general notes, and legends.
• Control Diagrams: Sequences of operation for CRAC units, exhaust fans, UPS systems, and points lists.

This comprehensive set of drawings and specifications is critical for bidders to understand the full scope of the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project. It provides detailed information on demolition, new construction, finishes, structural modifications, fire alarm and suppression systems, HVAC, electrical distribution, and telecommunications. Bidders must thoroughly review all included documents to comprehend project requirements, phasing, safety protocols, and technical specifications for accurate bidding and project execution.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a competitive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside procurement for "EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades" at the Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) in Tucson, AZ. The project involves general construction, site preparation, demolition, and removal of existing structures.

• Provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, expertise, administration, supervision, and transportation necessary to perform the work.

• Work must be in accordance with provided construction specifications, drawings, and all other contract documents.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Magnitude of Construction: Estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

• Period of Performance: 10 calendar days to begin after notice to proceed, with a completion time of 414 calendar days.

• Proposal Submission: Bids must be submitted via email to amy.graham@va.gov and scott.elias@va.gov by April 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

• Bid Opening: Will be conducted via teleconference.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is conforming and most advantageous to the government, considering only price. The low price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Questions Cut-off: April 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
  • Bid Submission Deadline: April 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

• Site Visit: Mandatory for potential bidders on April 7, 2026, at 0900 MST at the CMOP facility.

• This procurement is a 100% set-aside for SDVOSB concerns. Offers from non-SDVOSBs will not be considered.

• SDVOSBs must be certified in the SBA's VetCert database at the time of bid submission and award.

• Bidders must acknowledge all amendments.

• A bid guarantee is required (20% of bid price, not to exceed $3,000,000).

• Payment and Performance Bonds are required within 15 calendar days after award.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).