Construct EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades - Philadelphia, PA

The contract solicits construction services for infrastructure upgrades to multiple campus buildings (Buildings 1, 2, 3, 21, and 30) at the Veteran Affairs facility located at 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. The awarded contractor is responsible for executing all construction work according to 100% bid design drawings and specifications prepared by A/E Health Facilities Solutions. The scope includes relocation, reconfiguration, expansion, and renovation of existing rooms and telecommunication closets involving new walls, doors, finishes, and upgrades to multiple disciplines such as general construction, structural, mechanical/HVAC, plumbing/fire protection, electrical, information technology, and civil work. Construction must adhere to the VA Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces (ISTS) Version 4.0 dated June 1, 2023, and incorporate VA Physical Security Design and Resiliency Manual (PDRSM) requirements. Notably, construction will occur in occupied work areas where staff and patients are present, with permissible work hours strictly limited to nighttime operations between 5 PM and 5 AM EST to avoid disruption during normal business hours. Phased construction with site visits required prior to bid submission ensures the contractor’s awareness of existing site conditions. This solicitation is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 236220. The contract follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award strategy where proposals are first assessed under a pass/fail technical evaluation centered on stringent experience requirements related to construction in occupied medical facilities with complex phasing, off-hour work, and infrastructure trade experience. Offerors must demonstrate substantial relevant project experience, including handling uninterrupted emergency or surgical environments and fiber optic cabling installations. The project’s period of performance is 730 calendar days post-award, commencing within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed. Payment processing is via electronic invoicing through the VA e-Invoice Portal. The contract includes comprehensive FAR clauses covering essential terms such as inspection, warranty, safety, changes, and subcontracting limitations, along with VA-specific clauses ensuring compliance with personnel vetting, security clearances, and ethical conduct. Subcontracting limits enforce strict thresholds on the use of non-SDVOSB firms with rigorous certification and compliance reporting obligations. Quality control and inspection standards reference established ASTM and ICC standards, with government inspection and acceptance conducted on-site, including demonstration of operational readiness and a 30-day equipment burn-in period free of malfunctions. Proposal submissions must be made electronically in three separate volumes with specified