PN: 438-21-403, Renovate First Floor Kitchen (SF)

Solicitation 36C26326B0020 is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, for the renovation of the first floor of Building 5 at the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System in South Dakota. The project, identified as PN: 438-21-403, involves comprehensive demolition and construction to accommodate a new kitchen, including architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical improvements, as well as the installation of owner-furnished equipment. The work must be executed in phases to ensure the existing second-floor kitchen remains operational for inpatient meals. The estimated construction magnitude is between 10 million and 20 million dollars, with a performance period of 550 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. This procurement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 236220. Award will be made to the responsible bidder based on the lowest price that is determined to be fair and reasonable. Key requirements include compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, ADA standards, and VHA Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) protocols. Bidders must provide a bid guarantee of at least 20 percent of the bid price, capped at 3 million dollars, and submit a comprehensive package including SF 1442, a signed certificate of compliance regarding subcontracting limitations, and safety records including the Experience Modification Rate (EMR). Final acceptance is contingent upon a one-year warranty, the submission of project record documents, and the successful completion of factory-led training for government personnel.