Z1DA--550-23-102 Upgrade Fire Protection - Multiple Buildings - CON

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation 36C25226B0004 makes the following changes:

• Bid Due Date Extension: The hour and date for receipt of offers is extended to Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 1:15 PM CST.

• RFI Status Update: Responses to RFI questions are still being compiled. Answers are expected by January 16, 2026, via a subsequent amendment. RFIs are no longer accepted.

• Pre-bid Site Visit: The sign-in sheet from the pre-bid site visit on December 17, 2025, is published.

• Solicitation due date and time.

• The deadline for submitting offers has been extended to January 28, 2026.

• Only in-person hard copy and mailed bid submissions will be accepted. No email submissions.

• Bid opening will be held in-person at the Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) in Milwaukee, WI.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains the 100% construction drawings for the "Upgrade Fire Protection" project at the VA Danville facility. It details the proposed fire alarm and fire protection system upgrades.

• Sheet Index: Lists all drawings included, categorized by discipline (General, Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, Fire Alarm Demolition).
• Project Information: Identifies the project as "Upgrade Fire Protection," project number 550-23-102, located in Danville, IL.
• Fire Alarm General Notes (FA001): Outlines requirements for a new, integrated fire alarm and emergency notification system, including voice evacuation capabilities, addressable components, and compatibility with existing systems. It specifies that existing systems remain operational during construction.
• Fire Alarm Riser Diagrams (FA002): Provides schematic diagrams for fire alarm systems in Buildings 101, 102, and 103, illustrating the system's structure and connectivity.
• Fire Alarm Details/Matrix (FA003): Includes installation details for devices like pull stations and speaker/strobes, as well as fire alarm matrices for various buildings, detailing input/output configurations.
• Floor Plans (FA101-FA119): Detailed floor plans for Buildings 14, 101, 102, 103, and 104, showing the proposed locations of new fire alarm devices (smoke detectors, pull stations, speakers, strobes) and demolition of existing devices.
• Fire Alarm Demolition Plans (FD101-FD119): These sheets specifically illustrate the existing fire alarm devices to be removed, along with notes on repair and restoration of surfaces after demolition.

These drawings are critical for bidders to understand the scope of work for the fire protection upgrade. They provide detailed layouts of new fire alarm device installations and the demolition of existing systems across multiple buildings within the VA Danville facility. Bidders must use these drawings to accurately estimate costs, labor, and materials required for the project.

Specifications / Project Specifications

This document contains the project specifications for the "Upgrade Fire Protection and Emergency Notification – Multiple Buildings" project, Project # 550-23-102, for the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, IL. It is a 100% construction document dated October 10, 2025.

The document is structured into various divisions and sections, detailing the requirements for the project. Key divisions and sections include:

• Division 00 - Special Sections: Includes list of drawing sheets.

• Division 01 - General Requirements: Covers general requirements, work schedule, job meetings, project schedules, submittals (shop drawings, product data, samples), electronic submittal procedures, safety requirements, reference standards, quality control, testing laboratory services, special inspections, demolition, construction waste management, temporary interior signage, firestopping, joint sealants, door hardware, acoustical ceilings, painting, electrical installations (grounding, bonding, conductors, cables, conduits, boxes, wiring devices), electronic safety and security systems (common work results, conduits, boxes, grounding, bonding, commissioning), fire detection and alarm systems, and commissioning of fire suppression systems.

• Division 02 - Existing Conditions: Includes demolition.

• Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection: Includes firestopping and joint sealants.

• Division 08 - Openings: Includes door hardware.

• Division 09 - Finishes: Includes acoustical ceilings and painting.

• Division 21 - Fire Suppression: Includes commissioning of fire suppression systems.

• Division 26 - Electrical: Covers requirements for electrical installations, low-voltage power conductors and cables, grounding and bonding, conduits and boxes, wiring devices, and electrical power.

• Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security: Includes common work results, conductors and cables, grounding and bonding, conduits and boxes, commissioning of electronic safety and security systems, fire detection and alarm systems.

• Project Title: Upgrade Fire Protection and Emergency Notification – Multiple Buildings

• Project Number: 550-23-102

• Client: Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Illiana Health Care System

• Location: 1900 East Main Street, Danville, IL 61832

• Document Type: Project Specifications, 100% Construction Documents

• Date: October 10, 2025

This document serves as the comprehensive set of specifications for the project, outlining detailed requirements for materials, installation, safety, quality control, and commissioning of various building systems.

Solicitation

This solicitation is for Project #550-23-102, "Upgrade Fire Protection and Emergency Notification - Multiple Buildings (CON)" at the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, IL. The project involves furnishing all labor, materials, and resources to upgrade fire protection and emergency notification systems across multiple buildings.

• Upgrade fire protection and emergency notification systems.

• Work includes general construction, electrical work, fire alarm installation, cable installation, and removal of existing structures.

• All work must be completed within 210 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

• Project Magnitude Range: $2,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Sealed bids are required.

• Bids are due by 1:00 PM CST on January 14, 2026.

• Bid opening will be held in person at the Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) in Milwaukee, WI.

• Award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer by December 23, 2025, 3:00 PM local time.

• A site visit is scheduled for December 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM local time.

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

• Bidders must be a certified SDVOSB, a small business concern under the assigned NAICS code (236220), and listed in the SBA certification database.

• VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting) must be acknowledged and submitted with the bid.

• No email bid submissions will be accepted; only in-person hard copy and mailed submissions.

• Offerors must acknowledge VAAR 852.219-75 by signing the certification and submitting it with the bid.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determinations related to building construction projects in various counties within Illinois. It supersedes a previous decision and outlines the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for different labor classifications.

This document is crucial for bidders on construction projects in the specified Illinois counties. It details the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on federal or federally funded construction contracts, as required by the Davis-Bacon Act and related acts. Bidders must consult these rates to accurately estimate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal wage laws when preparing their proposals.