Y1DA--504-19-102 - UPGRADE FIRE SYSTEMS AND DOORS (VA-22-00019557)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 awarded a firm-fixed-price construction contract, 36C25722C0074, to Valiant Group, LLC for the upgrade of fire systems and doors at the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center in Amarillo, Texas. This project, identified as Project No. 504-19-102, was set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and had an estimated magnitude between 5 million and 10 million dollars. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to remove and replace designated smoke and fire doors, frames, and hardware within buildings 1, 4, 28, 29, and 33. The scope of work also includes four add alternates involving the upgrade of fire pumps, replacement of the dry system clapper valve, optional fire and smoke doors, and the installation of new LED exit signage. The project must be completed within 150 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. All work is governed by detailed technical specifications and drawings covering general requirements, demolition, masonry, metals, openings, finishes, and electrical systems. Compliance requirements include strict adherence to OSHA and EPA safety standards, with a mandatory Experience Modification Rate of 1.0 or less. The procurement process included a pre-bid site visit and specific self-performance requirements for the general contractor to ensure compliance with VAAR regulations regarding the percentage of work performed by the prime contractor.