Z1FA--534-24-907 Preserve Charleston Fisher House (VA-26-00014169)

This contract solicitation, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Office, seeks a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to perform construction and renovation work on the Preserve Charleston Fisher House located at 150 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC (Project #534-24-907). The contractor is responsible for providing all supervision, labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete three primary tasks: installation of an ADA-compliant ramp involving demolition of existing concrete steps and construction of new stepped ramps per approved architectural designs; interior painting of 16 bedrooms and bathrooms across three floors including crown molding, baseboards, window and door trim, ceilings, and cabinet refinishing via removal and spray painting of kitchen cabinet doors; and exterior painting of all trim, fascia, soffits, decorative columns, porch ceilings, doors, pergola, and pavilion surfaces with preparatory work such as scraping, pressure washing, repairs, priming, and painting. Work is scheduled on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with efforts to minimize disruption to the Fisher House's operation, requiring contractor coordination and approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) before work commences. The contract will be firm-fixed-price with a 300-calendar-day performance period following notice to proceed. The solicitation mandates extensive compliance with federal construction, safety, and accessibility standards, including the ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines, OSHA regulations with onsite OSHA-trained personnel, and architectural design requirements approved by the Board of Architectural Review. The contractor must implement infection control protocols with a Class IV Infection Control Risk Assessment permit and comply with VA-specific security clearance policies for personnel accessing the facility beyond six months, including background investigations and HSPD-12 PIV credential requirements. Inspectors will conduct on-site acceptance and testing following ASTM, MPI, and NFPA standards, with the contractor responsible for all testing costs and remediation of deficiencies. Federal acquisition clauses addressing anti-kickback procedures, Buy American requirements, wage determinations, payment processes, and organizational conflict of interest apply. Payment will be facilitated through VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment (EIPP) system. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to record-keeping under federal laws, subcontractor compliance with security and confidentiality provisions, and coordination with the COR to manage potential impacts on the Fisher House’s operations. Submission of offers is via SAM.gov by the specified deadline, further underscoring a fully digital procurement process tailored for SDVOSB participation.