Z1DB--Replace Dietetics and Cath Lab Flooring, Buildings 1 and 1D Reno, CA Project # 654-22-003

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is for market research purposes only to ascertain industry capabilities for replacing flooring in the Cath Lab & Nutrition and Food Services spaces at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, NV. It does not constitute a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice.

• Project Title: Replace Dietetics and Cath Lab Flooring, Buildings 1 and 1D
• Location: VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, 975 Kirman Ave, Reno, NV 89502
• Scope: Demolition, recycling, and disposal of existing flooring; replacement with new resinous and welded sheet vinyl flooring. Includes temporary removal/reinstallation of furnishings and equipment, infection control, and life safety requirements.
• Estimated Magnitude: $100,000 - $250,000
• Period of Performance: 90 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

Interested parties must demonstrate capability, including:

• Statement of Capability: Experience with similar projects (magnitude and scope) within the last five years, including general information, work description, and project magnitude.

• Socio-Economic Status: Firm's disadvantaged group status and certifications (8(a), SDVOSB, VOSB).

• Identification: CAGE code and SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

• Bonding Capability: Per-contract and aggregate bonding amounts.

• Questions: Responses to specific questions regarding feasibility, period of performance, comparable projects, hospital experience, government/VA experience, staffing, material lead times, and potential concerns.

• Due Date: Tuesday, April 07, 2026, by 4:30 PM (PDT).

• Submission Method: Written responses via email to Ms. Yuliya Kochkina (yuliya.kochkina@va.gov).

• Email Subject: "Response to Sources Sought Notice for Replacement of Flooring, Reno, NV"

• NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

• Size Standard: $45.0 Million

• Set-Aside: Determination pending market research results.

• Registration: Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• All information received will be handled as proprietary if marked.

• Responses are not offers and cannot be accepted to form a contract.

• The government will not pay for information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.

• A solicitation (RFP) may be posted at a future date on SAM.gov.

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

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for replacing flooring in specific areas of the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System facility.

• Location: Building 1D (Cath Lab) and Nutrition and Food Services spaces in Building 1.

• Tasks: Includes demolition, recycling, and disposal of existing flooring, subsurface preparation, and installation of new resinous and welded sheet vinyl flooring.

• Ancillary Tasks: Temporary removal and reinstallation of furnishings and equipment, and adherence to infection control and life safety requirements.

• Materials: Furnish all services, materials, supplies, temporary equipment, tools, specialty services, and project supervision.

• Work must conform to applicable VA, Federal, State, County, City standards, codes, regulations, and policies.

• A Request for Information (RFI) process is established for clarifications.

• Adherence to Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) and Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA) is mandatory.

• Location: VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, 975 Kirman Ave., Reno, Nevada 89502.

• Schedule: Work is to be completed within 90 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

• Work Hours: Primarily normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM), excluding Federal holidays. After-hours work may be required for noise/vibration or fumes, with COR agreement.

• Coordination: Contractor must coordinate with the COR to minimize disruptions to normal operations and facility timelines.

• Utility Shutdowns: Require prior coordination; minor shutdowns need 72-hour advance notice, major shutdowns need 21-day advance notice.

• Site Access & Safety: Adherence to facility rules, including patient privacy, safety attire, electrical safety (lockout/tagout), infection control, and proper site cleanup.

• Personnel: All personnel must comply with VASNHCS policies, including wearing temporary or permanent badges and potentially being removed if they pose a threat.

• Staging: Limited space available; coordination required for off-site storage or street use.

• Proposals: Contractors must thoroughly review the scope, attachments, and specifications. Proposals should detail materials, labor, and time. An onsite job walk is highly recommended.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains the "Room Finish Schedule & Details" for the "REPLACE OR, DIETETICS & CATH LAB FLOORING (PART B)" project. It details the existing and renovated flooring types, base materials, and specific room designations within Buildings 1 and 1D of the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System.

• Flooring Types: Specifies various flooring materials including Welded Seam Vinyl Sheet Flooring (WSF-1, WSF-2), Linear Vinyl Tile (LVT-1), Resinous Flooring (RES-A, RES-B, RES-C, RES-D), and Vinyl Composite Tile (VCT).
• Base Materials: Details associated base materials such as Rubber Base (RB-1), Vinyl Coving, and integral coved wall bases.
• Room Schedules: Provides detailed lists of rooms by number and name, indicating the existing and new flooring and base types for each area.
• Details: Includes specific construction details for transitions between different flooring types, base installations, and crack treatments.
• Exclusions: Clearly marks certain areas, specifically "OR SUITES" and "Cysto 1" (G3603), "Closet" (G3603A), "Storage" (G3592), "Control Room/Omnicell" (G3602), "Cysto 2" (G3601), "Corridor" (G3600), "Equipment Storage" (G3594), "Corridor" (G3C07), "PACU Phase 1 Recovery" (G3573), "Nurse Station" (G3575), "Tank Storage" (G3575A), "Pre-Op Holding" (G3553), "Office" (G3552), "Office" (G3561), "Equipment" (G3562), "PACU Phase 2 Recovery" (G3570), "Patient Restroom" (G3571), "Corridor" (G3C06), "OR 1" (G3566), "OR 2" (G3568), "OR 3" (G3578), "OR 4" (G3607), "General Storage" (G3606), "Omnicell Sterile Supply" (G3596), "Equipment Storage" (G3609), "Equipment Storage" (G3599), "Scrub Area" (G3586), "Scrub Area" (G3587), "Scrub Area" (G3576), "Corridor" (G3C05), "Corridor" (G3C04), "Corridor" (G3C03), "Office" (G3556), "Clean Supply" (G3547), and "Equipment Storage" (G3549), as "Exclude from bid."

This document is critical for bidders to understand the specific flooring materials and installation requirements for the Dietetics and Cath Lab areas. It also clearly defines which areas are excluded from the bid, helping to scope the work accurately. Bidders must pay close attention to the specified flooring types, manufacturers, colors, and installation details to ensure compliance with the project requirements.