Z1JZ--570-26-227 - Halls and Walls, Building 1 5th and 6th Floors
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for Halls and Walls Refresher Work on the 5th and 6th Floors of Building 1 at the VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) in Fresno, California. This is a Total Set-Aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Proposals are due by June 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT.
Scope of Work
This project involves comprehensive refresher work, including wall repairs, painting, and the removal and installation of handrails and cove bases in common areas and nurses' stations. The VA will supply all materials, while the contractor is responsible for providing all necessary tools and labor. Specific tasks include:
- 5th Floor (ICU and Med/Sur): Removal/installation of approximately 650 LF of cove base and handrails, wall repairs, and painting approximately 7200 sq ft of walls and nurses' stations. This area operates 24/7.
- 6th Floor (BioMed and Inpatient Mental Health): Removal/installation of approximately 600 LF of handrails, wall guards, and cove bases, wall repairs, and painting approximately 8000 sq ft of walls. This area is typically empty after 5:00 PM.
Strict adherence to VA, local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations is mandatory, including ICRA Level IV precautions and OSHA/VA safe working processes. Normal work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, excluding Federal Holidays.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Solicitation
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45 Million size standard.
- Magnitude: Below $350,000.
- Period of Performance: 120 days.
- Bonds: Bid, Payment, and Performance Bonds are required.
- Brand Name: This solicitation contains brand name only requirements for Programming and controls, Fire Alarm System, PIV Card Reader System, and Pneumatic Tube, as detailed in the attached justification document.
- Wage Determination: General Decision Number CA20260018 applies.
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
- Set-Aside: Total Set-Aside for Certified SDVOSBs. Offerors must be verified in the SBA's VETCert database at the time of proposal submission and award.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
- Safety & EMR: Contractors must have an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 1.0 or less and no more than three serious, or one repeat, or one willful OSHA/EPA violation(s) in the past three years. Documentation from the insurance carrier and a self-certification are required.
- Required Documents: Proposals must include a completed SF 1442, Price Breakdown Sheet, Technical Proposal (Project Schedule, Past Performance), Bid Guarantee, Safety & Environmental Record, and EMR documentation. The VAAR 852.219-75 certification on subcontracting limitations must also be completed and submitted.
- Submission: Electronic submission of proposals via email to jose.hernandez1@va.gov and Alison.Weinstein@va.gov. Email size must be less than 10MB.
Key Dates & Site Visit
- Requests for Information (RFIs) Due: May 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT.
- Site Visit: Strongly encouraged on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT, located at Lot E, 2615 E. Clinton Ave, Fresno, California.
- Proposal Due Date: June 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT.
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Price determined to be fair and reasonable. The Government will evaluate for unbalanced line-item prices.