Z1DA--Upgrade Fire Alarm System Construction 676-22-110

Solicitation 36C25226B0014 is a sealed bid procurement issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the upgrade of the fire alarm system at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin. This project, identified as Project 676-22-110, has an estimated magnitude between 5 million and 10 million dollars and is a 100 percent set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238210. The scope of work includes the demolition of existing systems and the installation of a new fire alarm system, with a performance period of 460 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. Amendment A0003 extended the offer receipt deadline to November 4, 2026, and increased the preconstruction submission period from 20 to 60 days. Key technical requirements include strict adherence to NFPA Life Safety Code, NEC, and VHA Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) standards, with all work areas requiring Class III or Class IV infection control. The contractor must provide a qualified CQC System Manager with a construction management degree and five years of experience, as well as a dedicated Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) with OSHA 30-Hour certification. Bidders must submit a bid bond, and the successful awardee will be required to provide performance and payment bonds equal to the full contract value.