Z1DA--534-CSI-714 / CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LAB #1 SITE PREP - CONSTRUCTION / (VA-26-00042281)

This contract pertains to the site preparation for Cardiac Catheterization Lab #1 at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina, under project number 534-CSI-714, and is a sealed bid opportunity issued as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The work encompasses comprehensive construction and renovation activities including the removal of existing catheterization equipment, structural and MEP modifications, installation of ancillary support systems, and finishing updates to meet VA design standards and building codes, specifically to enable the facility to perform Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacements (TAVR). The scope is defined by detailed specifications, bid drawings, addenda, and numerous brand-specific justifications for equipment such as fire sprinkler dampers, Gamewell FCI systems, Rauland Nurse Call, and Siemens Desigo. The contract requires adherence to strict packaging and marking protocols, mandating that all materials be delivered in manufacturer-sealed, legibly labeled containers with full identification including manufacturer name, type, color, batch, and manufacture date, and protected from damage during transit and storage. The contract mandates performance within 195 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with work to begin within 10 days of award, and requires submission of a detailed Microsoft Project-based schedule within 45 days of notice. Payment is processed electronically through the Austin Payment Center in compliance with FAR 32.905, and monthly schedule updates are mandatory for payment approval. Award is based solely on price, evaluated for fairness and reasonableness, with bidders required to submit lump sum pricing for both a base bid and an alternate Scope involving auxiliary rooms. The contract enforces robust quality control through a designated CQC organization, including roles such as Safety and Health Manager and Design Quality Manager, along with required safety policies, OSHA/EM 385-1-1 compliance documentation, and liability insurance aligned with state laws. All subcontractors must flow down key FAR clauses including those related to trafficking, wage standards, paid sick leave, and information systems security. Compliance is further required with Buy American provisions, ADA and UFAS accessibility standards, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Bid submission is exclusively via email to two designated contracting officers, must include SF 1442 with UEI, Standard Form 24 bid bond, and all representations, with no in-person bid opening permitted. Failure to comply with any of these