Y--REPLACE ROOFS B16-21

Project Title: Replace Roofs Buildings 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, & 21. The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 5500 Armstrong Rd., Battle Creek, Michigan, 49037 anticipates soliciting and consequently awarding a contract for the construction project known as "Replace Roofs Buildings 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, & 21". The solicitation will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 14 (SEALED BIDDING) and 36 (Construction) and will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures therein. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to completely prepare site for building operations to replace roofs including main, enclosed porch, and domestic quarters in accordance with project specifications and drawings. The project includes but is not limited to: 1. Pitched Roofs - demolish existing roofs to rafters, replace sheathing, underlayment, architectural shingles, new metal drip edging, and ice and water shields. Also repair and repaint soffits and fascia. Additionally clean and repaint vents, replace copper flashing, repair chimneys, & replace concrete cap. 2. Porch & Domestic Quarters - demolish and dispose of existing roof to the deck, install tapered insulation, adhesives, 60 mil reinforced roofing membrane, trim, miscellaneous repairs, and replace copper flashing. The location of the work will be at the above stated address. The period of performance shall be 100 days. The solicitation documents including specifications and drawings will be issued on or about Monday Aug 25, 2008. Site visit information will be provided upon issuance of solicitation. Only one site visit is planned. Bids will be due 15 days after issuance of solicitation. Magnitude of Construction: $25,000 to $100,000. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238160 - Roofing Contractors -($13 million). Important Information: The Government will in no way be obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract for the aforementioned work, and is providing this as information only. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Currently a Total Set-aside for Small Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms is anticipated. However, if interest by Small Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR located on the web at www.ccr.gov). It is desirable that any offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Furthermore, to make award to a SDVOSB concern, the firm must also be registered with the VetBiz registry at vip.vetbiz.gov. Questions may be directed to Scott D. Brennan, Contracting Officer at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email at contact@example.gov or fax at +1 (555) 000-0000. See numbered note 29.