Y1DA | 521-24-102 | Renovate Wards 2K and 2B for Optometry/Ophthalmology Clinical Use

Solicitation 36C24726R0134 is a firm-fixed-price construction project issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the Birmingham VA Health Care System in Alabama. The project involves the renovation and repurposing of clinical spaces within the Main Hospital, specifically converting approximately 9,360 square feet of former Mental Health space in Ward 2K into a new Optometry/Ophthalmology clinical suite and renovating approximately 5,000 square feet of the existing Ophthalmology Clinic in Ward 2B to improve patient flow and operational efficiency. The estimated construction magnitude is between $5 million and $10 million, with a required period of performance of 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under NAICS code 236220. Award will be based on a best-value tradeoff analysis where past performance, specifically regarding the renovation of occupied healthcare facilities and the implementation of infection control measures, is significantly more important than price. Offerors must submit a comprehensive proposal including a price breakdown, safety data such as the Experience Modification Rate, and a bid guarantee of at least 20 percent of the proposal price, capped at $3 million. The contractor is responsible for all project management, labor, and materials, ensuring compliance with USACE EM 385-1-1 safety standards and various life safety codes. Key requirements include the submission of as-built drawings, adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act for wage determinations, and the use of the Tungsten Network for electronic invoicing. Performance will be monitored through rigorous inspection and acceptance testing, including integrated system testing and a go-no-go acceptance test for the Nurse Call System.