Y1DA--534-24-706 EHRM Data Center Upgrades Construction - Charleston

Solicitation 36C77626B0027 is a sealed bid Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the EHRM Data Center Upgrades project at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina. This design-bid-build construction project is a competitive set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 236220, with an estimated construction magnitude between 2 million and 5 million dollars. The scope of work involves the demolition and renovation of approximately 1,000 gross square feet of the B200 Computer Room and associated rooftop HVAC equipment. Key infrastructure upgrades include the installation of redundant power distribution and UPS, improved computer room cooling, grounding and bonding, cable management, and raised floor modifications. The project also requires hazardous material abatement, specifically for asbestos-containing flooring and mastic. The contract is a firm-fixed-price agreement with a mandatory performance period of 365 calendar days, starting within 10 days of the notice to proceed. Award will be made to the responsible bidder based solely on the lowest price that is fair and reasonable. Technical requirements mandate the use of Gamewell FCI fire alarm systems and Siemens Desigo HVAC controls to ensure system compatibility. Bidders must submit their offers electronically by September 14, 2026, at 13:00 EDT, including a signed SF 1442, a bid guarantee on SF 24, and a certificate of compliance regarding subcontracting limitations. Compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates and the Buy American Act is required. Final acceptance is contingent upon a series of inspections, including a contractor-led punch-out, a government pre-final inspection, and a formal final acceptance inspection.