5680--FY27 NRM (PROJ 573-24-110) BB - Expand Cardiology Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 8, is soliciting proposals for Project 573-24-110 to expand the Cardiology Service at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. This construction project, estimated between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000, is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The scope of work includes facility modifications within an active hospital environment, specifically requiring exterior precast panel removal and infill, the installation of exterior ductwork via rigging or cranes, and strict adherence to ICRA/ILSM infection control measures. Contractors must coordinate utility shutdowns with three weeks' advance notice to minimize disruptions to hospital operations. Award will be based on a best-value tradeoff, where non-price factors—including relevant past performance, technical approach, project planning/safety/quality control, and project schedule—are collectively weighted as approximately equal to price. Proposals must be submitted in two separate PDF volumes, a Technical Proposal and a Price Proposal, by the deadline of November 30, 2026. Key requirements include a bid guarantee of 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, performance and payment bonds, and an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 1.0 or less. The project is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and requires a comprehensive quality control plan featuring three-phase control and a commissioning approach consistent with Section 01 91 00.