Z1DA--B406 AHU to Emergency Power 676-22-108

The contract pertains to the construction project connecting the B406 AHU to emergency power at the VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin, under Project Number 676-22-108. The work requires the contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and qualified supervision necessary to complete the scope in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as detailed in the VHA Master Specifications and associated drawings, which include civil, architectural, mechanical, and electrical plans for both new construction and demolition activities. The project is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a NAICS code of 238210 and a size standard of $19 million. The estimated value of the contract lies between $500,000 and $1,000,000, and it is to be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract following a sealed bidding process. Performance must be completed within 480 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed, with key milestones including submission of a critical-path, cost-loaded schedule within 30 days of award, and initial deliverables such as the Accident Prevention Plan and Schedule of Values within 10 days of NTP. The contractor is required to adhere to stringent safety, quality control, and regulatory standards, including compliance with USACE EM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, and VA-specific security protocols. A robust quality control system must be established and maintained in accordance with FAR 52.246.12, with documented procedures for testing, verification, and deficiency tracking. Insurance requirements mandate at least $100,000 in employer’s liability coverage and $500,000 per occurrence in general liability coverage, with no exclusions for asbestos. All materials must be delivered in manufacturer-sealed containers with proper labeling, and lubricants must be submitted in unopened containers to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Payment is governed by FAR 52.232-5 and VAAR 852.232-71, with monthly submissions via VA Form 10-6001a or AIA G702/G703 documents, processed electronically. Payments are contingent on acceptable progress updates and timely submission of Operation and Maintenance Data, with the potential for withholding up to 50% of an item’s value if such data is