Z--Replace Elevators B1, B3, B16, B29, LD

CORRECTION - SOLICITATION TO BE POSTED ON OR ABOUT 8-12-2009. BIDS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 9-11-2009, 2:00 PM, CT - LOCATION OF BID OPENING WILL NOT CHANGE. --- The VA Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky, has a construction requirement for Project No. 596-08-108, Replace Elevators B-1, B-3, B-16, B-29, LD. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and necessary supervision to complete project in accordance with the drawings and specifications provided. Work includes, but is not limited to, general construction, renovation, alterations, drainage, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, necessary removal of existing structures and construction, and certain other items. This project will replace elevators and renovate elevator lobbies for Buildings 1, 3, 16, 25 and 29 at the Leestown Division as shown in drawings. This project replaces mechanical and electrical system components, and abates friable asbestos. All work is to be complete within 420 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) code assigned to this construction project is 238290 with a small business size standard of $14 million. The estimated cost range for this project is $1,000,000.00 to $2,000,000.00. THIS PROCUREMENT IS 100% SET ASIDE TO VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (VOSB) CONTRACTORS. The VOSB contractor is required to perform a minimum of 15% of the construction work on the project. This does not include paperwork, submittals, etc. The VOSB must be small under relevant NAICS code and must be registered and verified in the following websites: www.vip.vetbiz.gov www.ccr.gov https://orca.bpn.gov and https://vets100.vets.dol.gov/ to be eligible for award. Bidders must ensure their registrations are updated, correct, and have not expired. Information regarding the one and only site visit scheduled will be stated in the solicitation. Bond information: A 20% Bid bond must be submitted with bid. Performance bond and payment bond will be required from the contractor receiving award. This solicitation will be posted on or about AUGUST 12, 2009 at the Federal Business Opportunities (Fedbizopps) website www.fedbizopps.gov Paper solicitations will not be issued, contractors must obtain solicitation, drawings, and amendments (if issued) from this website. Amendments will not be mailed but will also be posted at the Fedbizopps website. Bidders are reminded they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to the solicitation prior to the time for bid opening. Bids are due no later than 2 pm CT on SEPT 11, 2009 at the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 9 Acquisition Service Center, 1639 Medical Center Parkway, 4th Floor Room 401, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129 (note - new location). NOTE: Bids should not be sent to the VA Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky, as the bids will be opened at the VISN 9 Acquisition Service Center, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Award is subject to the availability of funds. CONTRACTORS MUST SUBMIT JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENTS WITH THEIR BID. CONTRACTORS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SUBMIT MORE THAN THREE BIDS IN A TWO YEAR PERIOD UNDER THE NAME OF THEIR JOINT VENTURE. Do not contact the VAMC Lexington or the AE for additional information on this IFB. All questions must be in writing and addressed to the contracting officer. The deadline for receipt of questions is 10 days prior to bid opening. Fax questions to +1 (555) 000-0000 or email to contact@example.gov. No telephone calls will be returned.