Z1DA--621-23-104 - Relocate Police Dispatch

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 is soliciting sealed bids under solicitation number 36C24926B0002 for the relocation of Police Dispatch at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tennessee, designated as Project 621-23-104. This procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 236220, with an estimated value between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000, and follows the sealed bidding procedures of FAR Part 14. The work encompasses comprehensive construction activities including demolition, site preparation, new construction, and installation across civil, architectural, electrical, low-voltage, and industrial hygiene disciplines, governed by detailed specifications and drawings referenced in Attachments 1 and 2. Performance must comply with VHA Master Specifications, including requirements for cast-in-place concrete, shop drawings, product data submittals, and system testing. The contract includes a 90-day administrative period to develop and submit documentation, followed by execution within a defined but unspecified performance period, with construction activities limited to 20 work days each and mandatory use of CPM scheduling to justify any extensions. All work must adhere to federal safety standards including USACE EM 385-1-1, 29 CFR 1926 and 1910, and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, with strict site security protocols requiring I.D. badges, potential Homeland Security clearances, and advance approval for after-hours access. The contractor must furnish a qualified CQC organization with designated safety and quality managers, provide site-specific safety orientation for all personnel, and conduct pre-task Activity Hazard Analyses. Compliance with the wage determination TN20250191 for Washington County, Tennessee, is required, including adherence to prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various trades, as well as Executive Orders on paid sick leave and minimum wage. The contract incorporates clauses on whistleblower rights, prohibition of internal confidentiality agreements, combating human trafficking, pollution prevention, foam use, patent indemnity, construction warranty, changes, and incorporation by reference of SAM certifications. Payment is administered monthly through VA Form 10-6001a under fixed-price construction terms, contingent on submission of updated CPM schedules and documentation. All