Z1DA--534-24-902 - Temporary Compounding Area (DD Bldg) - Construction (VA-26-00009675)

The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C24726B0002 and project number 534-24-902, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside award for the construction of a Containment-Segregated Compounding Area within the DD Building at the Veterans Affairs Health Care System Ralph H. Johnson Main Facility in Augusta, Georgia. The work involves comprehensive demolition and renovation, including ceiling, mechanical, electrical, and roofing alterations, as well as the removal of existing structures and construction of new elements as detailed in the provided specifications, drawings, and addenda. The contractor is responsible for supplying all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to complete the project in compliance with USP standards, Division 01 General Requirements, and other referenced specifications. Performance is limited to a 60-calendar-day period from the Notice to Proceed, with strict requirements for scheduling and coordination approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative to minimize disruption to ongoing VA operations. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses governing ethics, compliance, and performance, including prohibitions against gratuities, contingent fees, kickbacks, and improper influence, as well as mandatory codes of business conduct, whistleblower protections, and anti-trafficking provisions. Specific construction clauses require adherence to material and workmanship standards, superintendence by the contractor, accident prevention measures, inspection protocols, and a formal warranty for completed work. The contractor must maintain a certified Quality Control organization with designated Safety and Health, CQC System, and Design Quality Managers, and appoint Competent Persons for high-risk tasks like scaffolding and fall protection per EM 385-1-1 and ASSE/SAFE Z359.0 standards. Performance bonds and payment bonds are required under FAR 52.228-15, along with employer’s liability insurance of at least $100,000 and compliance with Federal and State workers’ compensation laws. The evaluation is price-based, with award going to the lowest responsible bidder whose proposal passes mandatory gates including SAM.gov registration and submission of a complete Price Schedule. All bids must be submitted electronically, with no in-person bid opening permitted. Materials must be handled and stored in accordance with manufacturer instructions, with painting materials requiring specific labeling including manufacturer name, batch number, federal specification, and application instructions. The Buy American Act applies, with foreign material costs adjusted upward in evaluation, and awards prioritized