Y1AZ--Renovate 6B for Outpatient Mental Health Project 526-19-122

The Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding a firm fixed-price construction contract under solicitation 36C24226B0002 to renovate Unit 6B for Outpatient Mental Health services at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York, with a project scope covering approximately 18,356 square feet. This procurement is strictly set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) under NAICS code 236220, with an estimated value between $10 million and $20 million. The work includes demolition of existing interiors, asbestos abatement exceeding 17,000 square feet, new interior partitions, fire protection modifications, plumbing and medical gas system upgrades, HVAC installation with direct-digital BACnet-compliant controls, electrical and communications systems, and integration of the Hill-Rom Voalte Nurse Call System. Technical specifications demand strict adherence to NFPA, IBC, OSHA, and VA directives, with compliance verified through shop drawings, product data submittals, and third-party testing. Contractors must use the Autodesk Build Construction Management platform for all project communications and documentation and are required to submit certifications for Buy American Act compliance and subcontracting limitations as mandated by VAAR 852.219-75. Performance is governed by a 760-calendar-day period from the Notice to Proceed, expected around March 1, 2026, requiring full completion by April 15, 2028. Bids were submitted via sealed, in-person delivery only, with amendments extending the deadline due to weather and adding a $100,000 allowance for unspecified scope items. All bidders were required to attend a mandatory site visit on January 21, 2026, and must follow specific packaging, marking, and preservation guidelines for materials, including manufacturer-sealed packaging and permanent labeling per ANSI/EIA/TIA-606-A. Labor compliance requires adherence to New York Davis-Bacon wage determinations, and inspections occur exclusively on-site by the government, with failure criteria defined for systems testing and operational performance. Contractors must maintain liability insurance excluding asbestos-related claim exclusions and ensure all electronic and physical documentation, including room finish legends and HVAC control specifications, is submitted in accordance with VAAR and FAR requirements. The contract enforces stringent security protocols, NIST SP 800-171 compliance for federal contract information