Z1DA--36C242-26-AP-0767 | 528-26-1-8386-0003 528A8-22-851 Upgrade BMS Network Construction (VA-26-00016299)

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document specifies the requirements for a structured cabling distribution system and associated equipment and hardware for the UPGRADE BMS NETWORK at SAMUEL S. STRATTON VAMC.

• Installation of a structured cabling distribution system.

• Provision of associated equipment and hardware.

• Compliance with general electrical requirements, conduits for cables and wiring, and low voltage cabling system infrastructure as referenced in other Division 27 sections.

• System performance must meet or exceed TIA Category 6A requirements.

• Cable fill for conduits, pathways, and firestopping must not exceed 40 percent.

• Color coding of distribution wiring must conform to ANSI/TIA 606-B or construction documents, whichever is more stringent.

• Labeling of equipment, conduit, enclosures, jacks, and cables must be done according to industry standards.

• All interconnecting twisted pair and fiber optic cables must be terminated.

• Unused or spare conductors and fiber strands must be terminated.

Not explicitly stated in this section, but related to the Samuel S. Stratton VAMC.

• Submittals include lists of test equipment, OEM certifications for supervisors and maintenance providers, pre-acceptance certifications, cable testing certifications, and OEM equipment certifications.
• Compliance with National and Local Life Safety Codes, NFPA, NEC, Joint Commission Life Safety Accreditation requirements, and OEM recommendations.
• Materials must be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
• Active and passive equipment must conform to UL standards and bear approved NRTL labels.
• Specific technical characteristics for backbone distribution cables (Category 6A), twisted pair, fiber optic (OM4 multimode and OS1 single mode), and system connectors (RJ-45/11) are detailed.
• Installation must comply with relevant NFPA, NEC, Joint Commission, and OEM installation instructions.
• Field quality control includes interim inspections, pretesting, and acceptance testing.
• A one-year warranty period is required, with specific response times for routine, emergency, and catastrophic trouble calls.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment updates Solicitation 36C24226B0025 to incorporate information from the AE (Architect/Engineer) and attach a revised cabling specification.

Specifically, this amendment addresses the following:

• Fiber Type and Strand Count: Clarifies that the project specifications do not explicitly indicate the fiber type or strand count for new cabling. The response directs bidders to "See attached spec section 27 15 00 COMMUNICATIONS STRUCTURED CABLING."

• Ceiling Demolition: Confirms that in spaces with plaster and lathe ceilings, the existing plaster and lathe ceiling shall remain. New conduits and devices are to be installed below the ceiling.

• Dumbwaiter Vestibule Ceilings: Regarding potential double ceilings (original plaster and lathe above visible drop ceilings) in dumbwaiter vestibules, testing above the 6th and 9th floor ACT found no plaster layer. Fellenzer did not check floors 2-5, 7-8, or 10.

• Hazardous Material Testing: Bidders are instructed to assume plaster and lathe contain ACM (Asbestos Containing Material) and lead. The bid price must include hazardous material testing and abatement. A credit will be issued to the owner if ACM is not found in certain areas.

• The "27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling" specification has been attached.

• Clarifications have been provided regarding ceiling conditions and hazardous materials.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

• Bidders should review the attached cabling specification and the clarifications provided regarding ceiling conditions and hazardous materials when preparing their offers.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)", is a mandatory certification form for offerors. It requires bidders to certify their compliance with subcontracting limitations as stipulated in the solicitation and the resulting contract.

• Services Contracts: Offerors must certify that they will not pay more than 50% of the contract amount to firms not certified as SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Work subcontracted by a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor counts towards this limit.
• General Construction Contracts: Offerors must certify that they will not pay more than 85% of the contract amount to firms not certified as SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Cost of materials are excluded from this calculation.
• Special Trade Construction Contractors: Offerors must certify that they will not pay more than 75% of the contract amount to firms not certified as SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Cost of materials are excluded.
• Certification Statement: A formal certification statement must be completed, signed, and submitted with the offer.
• Consequences of Non-Compliance: False certifications are subject to penalties under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001. Failure to comply with subcontracting limitations may result in remedial action, including potential referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee, fines, or prosecution.

This form is critical for bidders to understand and acknowledge the subcontracting limitations specific to the contract type (services, general construction, or special trade construction). Failure to complete and submit this certification accurately will render the offer ineligible for award. Bidders must ensure their proposed subcontracting plan adheres to the specified percentages for SDVOSB/VOSB participation.

Solicitation

This solicitation is for the "Upgrade BMS Network" project at the Albany VA Medical Center. The project involves construction services to install a dedicated IT network for the HVAC control system, supporting both existing and new network controllers and future expansion. The network will operate independently from VA networks, maintaining an airgap.

• Installation of a dedicated IT network for the Building Management System (BMS) using BACnet over IP.

• Adherence to approved drawings and specifications (dated September 31, 2024, and September 13, 2024).

• Compliance with specification section 013200, Construction Documentation.

• Utilization of Autodesk Build as the construction management platform.

• Completion and approval of submittals prior to mobilization.

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

• Contractor must be registered in SAM and verified/certified as SDVOSB at the time of bid/offer submission.

• Submission of annual Vets4212 Report.

• Adherence to Buy American Act and Limitations on Subcontracting requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Completion Time: 280 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed.

• Magnitude of Construction: Between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00.

• Bids must be emailed to terry.fraser@va.gov by February 27, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.

• Bid opening: February 27, 2026, 1:15 PM EST via Microsoft Teams.

• Bids must include a completed bid sheet, bid bond (if >$150,000), acknowledgment of amendments, signed Buy American Certificate, signed VAAR 852.219-75 Certificate, and proof of VETS 4212 Report compliance.

• Offers must be valid for 120 calendar days after the bid due date.

• A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for February 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Albany VAMC Lobby. No other site visits will be allowed.

• All questions must be submitted in writing to terry.fraser@va.gov by February 20, 2026, 12:00 PM.

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

• NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

• Business Size Standard: $45 Million.

• Performance and Payment Bonds are required if the contract exceeds $150,000.

• New York State sales and compensating use tax exemption applies to construction materials incorporated into VA real property.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains a collection of drawings and details related to the "Upgrade BMS Network" project at the Samuel S. Stratton Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Albany, NY. It serves as a comprehensive set of plans for the project.

• Title Sheet (GI-001): Provides project overview, drawing index, site map, location map, and consultant information.
• ICRA Plans (GI-002 to GI-006): Detail Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and phasing for various areas including basement, first floor, core, eleventh floor, dumbwaiter rooms, and buildings 26 & 27.
• Electrical Plans (1-DA-001 to 1-DA-701, 27-DA-101, 67-DA-101): Cover electrical system details, including general notes, floor plans for various buildings and floors, one-line diagrams (existing and new work), and specific details for conduit penetrations, cable tray supports, and network switch installations.
• Plumbing Plans (1-PL-100): Shows partial basement floor plan related to plumbing.
• Details (1-DA-701): Provides specific construction details for penetrations and supports.

These drawings are critical for bidders to understand the scope of work, the existing conditions, the proposed upgrades to the Building Management System (BMS) network, and the specific locations and methods for installation across multiple buildings and floors within the medical center. They outline the technical requirements, phasing considerations, and safety protocols (ICRA) necessary for executing the project.

Specifications / Project Specifications

This document contains the "Project Specifications" for the "Upgrade BMS Network" at the "Samuel S. Stratton VAMC". It is dated September 13, 2024, and was prepared by Fellenzer Engineering, LLP. The document outlines the "General Construction 100% Construction Documents" for the project. It includes a detailed Table of Contents that lists various divisions and sections of the specifications, covering areas such as General Requirements, Existing Conditions, Concrete, Masonry, Metals, Wood, Plastics, Composites, Thermal and Moisture Protection, Openings, Finishes, Specialties, Fire Suppression, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Integrated Automation, Electrical, Communications, Electronic Safety and Security, Earthwork, Exterior Improvements, Utilities, Transportation, and Electrical Power Generation. The document also includes a "List of Drawing Sheets" which details the various drawings accompanying the specification, covering general information, electrical, plumbing, and other relevant project areas. The specifications themselves detail general requirements, safety requirements, construction security, statement of bid items, specifications and drawings for contractor, alterations, site conditions, disposal and retention, restoration, as-built drawings, warranty management, use of roadways, temporary use of existing elevators, availability and use of utility services, and tests. It also covers specific requirements for firestopping, joint sealants, access doors and frames, door hardware, painting, common work results for plumbing, plumbing piping, HVAC systems, electrical installations, grounding and bonding, raceway and boxes, interior lighting, uninterruptible power supply, and communications systems. The document appears to be a comprehensive set of specifications for a construction project related to upgrading a Building Management System (BMS) network.

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 trades in New York State. It supersedes a previous decision and specifies construction types (Building, Heavy and Highway) and applicable counties.

This document is crucial for any bidder on a federal or federally-assisted construction project in the specified New York counties. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on such projects, as required by the Davis-Bacon Act and related acts. Bidders must consult this determination to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor standards. The document lists specific classifications for trades such as Asbestos/Insulator Worker, Boiler Maker, Bricklayer, Carpenter, Electrician, Elevator Constructor, Engineer, Ironworker, Laborer, Glazier, Painter, Plumber/Pipefitter, Roofer, Sprinkler Fitter, Sheet Metal Worker, and Truck Driver, along with their corresponding prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for different project types (Building, Heavy & Highway) and geographic areas within New York.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Buy American Certificate" (October 2022) provision. It requires offerors to certify the domestic content of end products and identify any foreign end products or domestic end products containing critical components.

• Offeror Certification: Confirms that end products are domestic, except for those listed in paragraph (b), and that domestic end products listed in paragraph (c) contain a critical component.
• Foreign End Products: Offerors must list foreign end products, their country of origin, and indicate if they exceed 55 percent domestic content (unless they are COTS items or the percentage is unknown).
• Domestic End Products with Critical Components: Offerors must list the line-item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component.
• Definitions: Key terms such as "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "critical component," "domestic end product," "end product," and "foreign end product" are defined in the "Buy American-Supplies" clause.

Bidders must complete and submit this certificate to comply with the Buy American Act requirements. It directly impacts the evaluation of offers, as the government will assess them according to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 25 policies and procedures.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for construction services to install a dedicated IT network for the HVAC control system(s) at the Albany Stratton Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC). The project aims to create a robust network backbone for existing and new Building Management System (BMS) controllers, supporting BACnet over IP using a TCP/IP backbone. The new BMS network will be independent of VA networks, maintaining an airgap.

• Installation of a dedicated IT network for the BMS.

• Support for BACnet over IP using a TCP/IP backbone.

• Adherence to approved drawings and specifications dated September 31, 2024, and September 13, 2024, including the design narrative and appendices.

• Compliance with specification section 013200, Construction Documentation.

• Use of Autodesk Build as the construction management platform.

• Completion and approval of submittals prior to mobilization.

• Protection of existing structures, equipment, utilities, and improvements.

• Verification of all existing site conditions and facility infrastructure.

• Work to be performed by experienced laborers in a workmanlike manner.

• Substantial completion required within 280 calendar days after notice to proceed.

• Bidders are highly recommended to perform a site visit.

• C&A requirements and security accreditation packages do not apply.

• Weekly progress meetings will be held with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

• Contractor must pass a yearly training class and be badged prior to working on site.

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern)

• NAICS Code: 236220

• Product Service Code: Z1DA

• Solicitation Number: 36C24226B0025

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 01-30-2026 1PM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

• Place of Performance: Albany VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany NY 12208, USA

• Contact: Terry Fraser, Contracting Officer (terry.fraser@va.gov)