608-20-101 Loop Road Phase One West

This solicitation, identified as 36C24126R0069, is a fixed-price construction contract issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Network Contracting Office 1 for the Loop Road Phase One West project at the Manchester, New Hampshire VA facility. The project involves constructing a loop road that encircles the entire campus, along with new parking lots, replacement of underground utilities, installation of exterior lighting, and landscaping improvements. Only eligible vendors holding an existing VISN 1 Construction MATOC are permitted to submit offers, and the solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under NAICS code 236220. All offerors must be certified in the SBA’s Certify.SBA.gov database and comply with mandatory subcontracting limitations, including a cap of 85% of the contract value being subcontracted. A signed VAAR 852.219-75 certification is required, obligating the contractor to maintain records and cooperate with audits to verify compliance. The estimated contract value ranges between $2 million and $5 million. The work must adhere to detailed specifications and drawings covering HVAC, electrical systems, cement, commissioning procedures, and quality control, all referenced in numerous attached documents including environmental assessments and engineering plans. Performance occurs on-site at the Manchester VA facility, with final acceptance inspections conducted after installation. All materials must be delivered in original, undamaged, sealed packaging, stored in dry and climate-controlled environments, and protected from environmental degradation during handling and storage. Marking and labeling requirements mandate manufacturer identification, production dates, model numbers, and NRTL or AHJ-recognized compliance certifications. Personnel performing work must hold required certifications, including OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour training, with additional specialized qualifications for safety officers, competent persons, and RCDD-certified designers overseeing electronic systems. The contractor is responsible for submitting a point-by-point compliance statement, equipment lists, and as-built documentation. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the Vendor Portal by the deadline of August 28, 2026; hard copies and facsimiles are prohibited. Payment and accounting details are not specified in the available documents, and while a COR is identified as Keith Lacasse, no COTR or PCO contact information is provided. Warranty coverage is one year from substantial completion, with inspections required at 90 and 30 days prior to that milestone.