Y1DA--528A6-22-665 Rebuild B29A Parking Lot

The contract was awarded to SERVIAM CONSTRUCTION LLC for the rebuild of the B29A Parking Lot at the Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, New York, under solicitation number 36C24226B0047, with a contract price of $1,288,570.00 for Line Item 0001. The project involves comprehensive construction activities including repaving and restriping the existing parking lot, installing a new stormwater drainage system, adding new lighting, curbs, and sidewalks, and repairing retaining walls and stairs. Performance is limited to 180 days from the Notice to Proceed, with all work conducted on-site and subject to strict quality control requirements outlined in the Contractor Quality Control Plan, which must be approved prior to construction. The contract is set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, requiring the awardee to comply with subcontracting limitations that ensure at least 25% of the work is performed by the prime contractor, with additional certifications affirming small business status and adherence to Buy America standards. All materials must be delivered in original manufacturer packaging, protected from environmental damage, and clearly labeled with manufacturer information, production dates, and run numbers; lumber and plastic components must be stored under controlled, dry, shaded conditions. The contractor must comply with OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour training mandates, submit approved Accident Prevention Plans and Activity Hazard Analyses 15 days in advance of work, and maintain daily safety inspections conducted by qualified personnel. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System, and payments are made only upon installation of materials. The Contracting Officer’s Representative, Devan Bertch, oversees administration from the Bath VA Medical Center, with no separate COTR or PCO designated. The contractor is prohibited from using the ACC Platform for any financial or personal data and must ensure all submissions, including drawings and compliance documents, are completed via designated electronic channels. Final acceptance requires successful punch-out and final inspections at the project site, with all deficiencies corrected prior to formal acceptance. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR deviations, including clauses on wage rates, payment terms, drug-free workplace, and vendor bonding requirements, with performance and payment bonds mandated. All offerors were required to provide UEI and CAGE codes, SAM.gov registration, and certifications of compliance with federal regulations, and the award followed a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation methodology,