Z1DA--Tuckpointing 506-26-202

The Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding a firm-fixed-price construction contract for tuckpointing and window flashing replacement at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center in Michigan, under solicitation number 36C25026B0019, with a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 236220. The project involves masonry repointing and repair work on Buildings 1W, 1E, and #28, including the replacement of window flashing on Building 1E’s fifth floor, with an estimated value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The work must comply with detailed specifications outlined in the Project Manual and supporting drawings, which include requirements for mortar removal and replacement per Masonry Institute standards, protection of adjacent areas, thermal and moisture control, and adherence to ICC building codes. Contractors are required to follow a Quality Control system spanning preparatory, initial, and follow-up phases, perform inspections in accordance with FAR 52.246-12, and ensure all materials are stored and handled to prevent contamination or damage, particularly under temperature extremes. Submission of sealed bids is mandatory by March 4, 2026, at the designated VA office in Ann Arbor, with no electronic submissions permitted. Bidders must provide original signed documents including a bid bond, completed SF 1442, EMR certification, and VAAR 852.219-75 subcontracting compliance certification, along with UEI and CAGE codes. The contract includes stringent security and access requirements for personnel, mandatory adherence to Buy American Act provisions for materials, and compliance with Davis-Bacon wage determinations. Offerors must be verified SDVOSBs in SAM and demonstrate responsibility via OSHA 300 records and EMR data. Amendments to the solicitation have clarified safety protocols, power access, elevator usage, and roles such as Site Safety Health Officer, with all changes requiring formal acknowledgement by bidders. Performance location is fixed at 2215 Fuller Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, with all inspections conducted on-site, and final acceptance requiring concurrent attendance of both contractor and government representatives. Invoicing must be processed electronically through VA’s EIPP system, and the contract administration is managed by the Network Contracting Office 10 based in Dayton, Ohio.