Z1DA--Renovate Main Lobby

Solicitation

This solicitation is for the renovation of the Main Lobby (Building 143) at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. The project involves approximately 30,000 square feet of floor space and aims to modernize the lobby area.

• Removal and replacement of ceiling tiles, flooring, and baseboards.

• Preparation and repainting of walls and trim, including wallpaper removal.

• Preparation and repainting of columns, including removal and replacement of baseboards and tiles.

• Removal and replacement of handrails, wall guards, and corner protectors.

• Replacement of all flooring (ceramic tile, vinyl tile, carpet, rubber at entryway, and all tile and rubber baseboards).

• Flooring replacement extends into the Café Room BA-102 customer area.

• Resealing and repair of three (3) skylights.

• Remodeling of five (5) restrooms (Rooms BA100, BA101, BB100, BB101, and BB153) to meet ABAAS compliance and VA Barrier Free design requirements.

• Removal and replacement of the water fountain at Pharmacy check-in with a wheelchair-accessible water bottle-filler chiller.

• Resealing of the window framed in Corridor CB-15.

• Power washing of the exterior structure (entrance) and repainting of the facility name.

• Upgrades to existing electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire alarm/sprinkler systems.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price

• Magnitude of Construction: Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000

• Period of Performance: 365 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP)

• This is a sealed bid solicitation under FAR Part 14.

• Bid Due Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT.

• Electronic bids must be submitted one (1) day prior to the public bid opening.

• Physical bids will not be accepted.

• Public Bid Opening: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT via MS Teams conference call.

• Cut-off date for bid questions: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT. All questions must be emailed to bryant.guerrant@va.gov.

• This is a total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside (IAW 38 U.S.C. 8127(d)).

• SDVOSBs are required to perform a minimum of 15% of the construction work with their own labor force.

• Prime SDVOSBs must comply with subcontracting limitations (13 CFR 125.6).

• Bidders must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of award.

• A Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit is scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT at the front side of Building 74.

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

• Performance and Payment Bonds are required after award.

• Applicable wage determination: Department of Labor General Decision Number VA20260172 (01/02/2026).

Specifications

This document contains the "Bid Documents - Specifications" for the "Building 143 Lobby Renovation" project at Salem VAMC, prepared for the Department of Veterans Affairs by ThinkForm Design Architect LLC and Above Group, Inc. The project number is 658-24-104, and the date is February 03, 2026.

• Table of Contents (Section 00 01 10): Provides a comprehensive list of divisions and sections within the specifications, covering a wide range of construction trades from Special Sections to Plumbing and Electrical.
• List of Drawing Sheets (Section 00 01 15): Lists all drawing sheets that accompany the specifications, forming a part of the contract.
• General Requirements (Division 01): Includes sections on:
  • Safety Requirements (01 35 26)
  • Project Schedules (01 32 16.15)
  • Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples (01 33 23)
  • Construction Waste Management (01 74 19)
  • General Commissioning Requirements (01 91 00)
  • Quality Control (01 45 00)
  • Temporary Interior Signage (01 58 16)
  • And others related to project administration and execution.
• Technical Specifications (Divisions 02-33): Details specific requirements for various building systems, including:
  • Existing Conditions (Demolition - 02 41 00)
  • Concrete (03 30 53)
  • Metals (Cold-Formed Metal Framing - 05 40 00, Metal Fabrications - 05 50 00)
  • Wood, Plastics and Composites (Rough Carpentry - 06 10 00, Finish Carpentry - 06 20 00)
  • Thermal and Moisture Protection (Applied Fireproofing - 07 81 00, Firestopping - 07 84 00, Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies - 07 95 13)
  • Finishes (Subsurface Preparation - 09 05 16, Schedule for Finishes - 09 06 00, Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling - 09 30 13, Acoustical Ceilings - 09 51 00, Painting - 09 91 00)
  • Specialties (Accordion Folding Doors - 08 35 13.13, Toilet Compartments - 10 21 13, Wall and Door Protection - 10 26 00)
  • Plumbing (Common Work Results - 22 05 11, General-Duty Valves - 22 05 23, Plumbing Insulation - 22 07 11, Facility Water Distribution - 22 11 00, Sanitary Sewer and Vent Piping - 22 13 00, Plumbing Fixtures - 22 40 00)
  • HVAC (Common Work Results - 23 05 11, Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing - 23 05 93, HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation - 23 07 11, HVAC Ducts and Casings - 23 31 00, Air Outlets and Inlets - 23 37 00)
  • Electrical (Requirements for Electrical Installations - 26 05 11, Low-Voltage Power Conductors and Cables - 26 05 19, Grounding and Bonding - 26 05 26, Raceway and Boxes - 26 05 33, Interior Lighting - 26 51 00)
  • Commissioning (Fire Suppression Systems - 21 08 00, Plumbing Systems - 22 08 00, HVAC Systems - 23 08 00)

This document provides detailed technical specifications for the materials, installation, and performance requirements for the Building 143 Lobby Renovation project. Potential bidders should review these specifications to understand the exact requirements for all aspects of the work, including materials, construction methods, quality control, safety, and testing. The specifications are critical for developing accurate bids and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains the "Drawing List" for the "Building 143 Lobby Renovation" project at the Salem VA Medical Center. It serves as an index to all the architectural, structural, fire protection, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical drawings associated with the project.

• Sheet Number and Title: Lists each drawing by its sheet number and descriptive title.
• Division: Organizes drawings by discipline (General, Structural, Architectural, Fire Protection, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical).
• Total Sheets: Indicates the total number of drawings for the project (59 sheets).

This drawing list is crucial for bidders to understand the full scope of the project documentation. It allows them to quickly identify and access all relevant drawings needed to prepare a comprehensive bid, understand the project's complexity, and identify all required work across different disciplines.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is VAAR 852.204-70, a clause concerning Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Contractor Personnel, dated May 2020, with a deviation.

• Requires contractors to comply with current Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) policy for personal identity verification for employees performing under the contract.
• This applies when employees require physical access to VA facilities or logical access to VA information and systems.
• Contractors must insert this clause into all subcontracts where subcontractor employees will require similar access.

Bidders should note this requirement for personnel identity verification, as it will be a contractual obligation for any awarded contract requiring physical or logical access to VA facilities or systems. This clause must also be flowed down to subcontractors.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for the renovation of the Main Lobby at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The project involves approximately 30,000 square feet of floor space in Building 143.

• Removal and replacement of ceiling tiles, flooring, and baseboard.

• Preparation and repainting of all walls and trim, including wallpaper removal.

• Preparation and repainting of columns, including removal and replacement of baseboard/tiles.

• Removal and replacement of handrails, wall guards, and corner protectors.

• Removal and replacement of all flooring (ceramic tile, vinyl tile, carpet, rubber at entryway) and all tile and rubber baseboards.

• All work must be completed within 365 calendar days from the issuance of the notice to proceed.

• Estimated magnitude of construction: $2,000,000 to $5,000,000.

• An official Invitation for Bids (IFB) will be made available on SAM.gov around April 9, 2026.

• Bidders are responsible for periodically checking SAM.gov for amendments and notices.

• All bidding materials, including instructions, specifications, drawings, and site visit information, will be posted with the IFB.

• This acquisition is intended as a total (100%) set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms.

• Firms responding to the IFB MUST be SDVOSB certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) via VetCert (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov).

• Bids received from firms that are not certified will be considered non-responsive.

• Bidders are required to have an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM.gov at the time of bid submission and award.

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

• SBA Size Standard: $45M.

• This notice is for informational purposes only and is not an invitation for bids.