Y1PZ--Repair B19 and B20 Sidewalks
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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), specifically the 261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21, has issued a Solicitation for a Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract to repair and replace sidewalks (B19 and B20) at the VA Northern California Healthcare System (VANCHCS) in Martinez, CA. This project aims to eliminate tripping hazards, ensure ADA compliance, and address underlying issues like tree roots. This is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due by June 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The project involves the replacement of three specific uneven sidewalks at the Martinez VA Medical Center. Key tasks include:
- Demolition and off-site disposal of existing sidewalks.
- Excavation of subgrade, compaction, and subbase placement.
- Installation of new ADA-compliant sidewalks.
- Identification and resolution of site conditions (e.g., tree roots) causing unevenness.
- Development and implementation of a traffic control plan to ensure safe, ADA-compliant pedestrian routes, especially between the patient parking lot and Building 19.
- Compliance with manufacturer standards, VA specifications, and ADA requirements.
- Provision of all necessary labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and engineering services.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Construction Contract.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Period of Performance: 45 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Project Completion Date: 120 calendar days after NTP.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and certified as an eligible SDVOSB on the SBA Small Business Search website.
- Subcontracting Limitations: For general construction, offerors certify they will not pay more than 85% of the contract amount to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs (excluding material costs).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: June 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to charee.harris@va.gov. Email size must be less than 10MB.
- Basis for Award: Lowest-priced proposal that is responsive to the solicitation. Price is the sole evaluation criterion.
- Discussions: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them.
- Required Documents: An offer guarantee (Bid Bond) is required with the offer. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required from the successful offeror within ten (10) days of NTP.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Pre-Proposal Site Visit: May 11, 2026, at 09:00 AM Pacific Time at the VA Northern California Healthcare System, 150 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553. Attendance is strongly encouraged.
- Questions/RFIs Due: May 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST, submitted using the provided RFI form to charee.harris@va.gov.
- Point of Contact: Charee Harris, Contract Specialist, charee.harris@va.gov.