Z1DA--621-23-104 - Relocate Police Dispatch

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Relocate Police Dispatch" project at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. The project involves demolition and new construction to relocate the police dispatch from the 1st floor to the ground floor. The estimated project magnitude is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.

• Demolition and new construction for police dispatch relocation.

• Includes general construction, civil, architectural, electrical, low voltage, and industrial hygiene work.

• Work must be performed in accordance with provided specifications and drawings.

• Period of Performance is 365 days from the Notice to Proceed.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: 365 days from Notice to Proceed.

• Offers are due by 10:00 AM CST on February 23, 2026.

• Submit one (1) electronic copy of bids with a copy of the bid bond via email to brian.bentley@va.gov.

• RFIs must be submitted in writing via email to brian.bentley@va.gov by 10 AM CST on February 2, 2026.

• A site visit is scheduled for January 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST in Bldg 37.

• This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns.

• Contractors must be listed and viewable in the registry at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ at the time of offer and award.

• Offerors must have an active SAM registration.

• Bidders must be enrolled in the VETS421 program and provide evidence.

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

• Size Standard: $45M.

• PSC Code: Z1DA - Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries.

• Attachments include Specifications, Drawings, and Wage Determination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determination, specifically TN20250191, effective December 12, 2025. It outlines the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades in Washington County, Tennessee, for building construction projects (excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories).

• General Decision Number: TN20250191
• State: Tennessee
• County: Washington County
• Construction Type: Building Construction Projects (excluding single-family homes or apartments up to 4 stories)
• Effective Date: 12/12/2025
• Superseded Decision: TN20240191
• Modifications: Includes a list of modification numbers and their publication dates, with the latest modification dated 12/12/2025.
• Trade Classifications and Rates: Lists specific trades (e.g., Asbestos Worker, Power Equipment Operator, Ironworker, Laborer, Pipefitter, Sheet Metal Worker, Bricklayer, Carpenter, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Electrician, Painter, Plumber, Roofer, Tile Finisher, Tile Setter, Truck Driver, Welder) with their corresponding hourly wage rates and fringe benefit amounts.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage) for federal contractors, outlining requirements and providing links for additional information.
• Appeals Process: Details the process for appealing wage determination decisions.

This document is crucial for bidders on federal construction projects in the specified area. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs align with these prevailing wage requirements to comply with the Davis-Bacon Act and related regulations. Failure to adhere to these wage determinations can lead to contract violations and penalties.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains "Attachment 2 Drawings.pdf", which provides detailed architectural and engineering drawings for the "Relocate Police Dispatch" project at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. These drawings are essential for bidders to understand the scope, layout, and technical specifications of the proposed relocation and construction.

• Cover Sheet (G1000): Project overview, number, location, and sheet index.
• Symbols, Abbreviations, and Partition Notes (G1001): Defines graphical representations and terminology used throughout the drawings.
• Wall Types (GI002): Details various partition construction methods and ratings.
• Accessibility Requirements (GI003): Outlines ADA and VA-specific accessibility standards.
• Life Safety Plans (GI101, GI102): Illustrates fire-rated construction, exit paths, and travel distances.
• ICRA Plan (GI120, GI121): Details Infection Control Risk Assessment requirements for construction within a healthcare environment.
• Demolition Plans (AD101, AD141, PD100, MD100, ED100): Shows areas and elements to be removed.
• New Work Plans (AE111, MH100, PL100, EL100, TN100, TN101, TN102, TN103, TN104, TN105): Depicts new construction, including architectural layouts, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and technology systems.
• Details and Schedules (AE112, AE301, AE501, FX100, P001, PL101, PL501, M001, MH101, MP100, M500, M501, E001, EE100, EE600, TN401, TN402, TN403, TN501, TN502, TN503, TN601, TN602): Provides specific construction details, equipment schedules, and system diagrams.

These drawings are critical for bidders to accurately assess the project scope, develop detailed proposals, and understand the construction requirements. They detail the existing conditions to be modified, new construction elements, and the integration of various building systems (architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, technology, fire suppression, and life safety). Bidders must carefully review these drawings to ensure compliance with all specifications and requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for Project Number 621-23-104, requiring the relocation of the Police Dispatch at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. The contractor will be responsible for site preparation, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and providing all labor and materials for the relocation.

• Complete site preparation, including demolition and removal of existing structures.

• Furnish labor and materials for the relocation of Police Dispatch.

• All work must comply with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, codes, VA policies, specifications, and drawings.

• Period of Performance: 365 calendar days.

• Estimated construction range: Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.

• Procurement Method: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 14.101 – Sealed Bidding.

• Solicitation release is anticipated on or around December 19, 2025.

• Evaluation factors will be available upon solicitation release.

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

• SDVOSBs must be listed and viewable in the SBA database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/.

• The database will be checked at the time of offer submission and prior to award.

• Offerors must have an active listing in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

• The contractor must be determined responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9.

• NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with a small business size standard of $45M.

• Product/Service Code: Z1DA – Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries.

• Questions must be submitted in writing via email to Brian.Bentley@va.gov, including the Project Number, Project Name, and Solicitation Number in the subject line. No questions will be considered until the actual solicitation is released.