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

The contractor is required to execute all work necessary for Project 534-24-907 at the Preserve Charleston Fisher House located at 150 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC, encompassing three primary tasks: installation of an ADA-compliant ramp, interior painting, and exterior painting. The ADA ramp construction involves demolition of existing concrete steps and pouring new ramps and steps in strict accordance with approved design specifications from Thomas & Denzinger Architects, as documented in the provided construction drawings. Interior and exterior painting obligations include moving and protecting furniture, painting all 16 bedroom/bathroom units across three floors, finishing crown moldings, baseboards, window and door trim, and at least seven ceilings. Kitchen cabinets must have their doors removed, surfaces prepped, and then spray painted. Exterior painting must cover all trim, fascia, soffits, decorative wood columns, porch ceilings, doors, Pergola, and the interior and exterior surfaces of the outdoor Pavilion, with all surfaces requiring scraping, pressure washing, repair or replacement, priming, and painting. Work hours are restricted to weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with strict requirements to minimize disruption to the ongoing operations of the Fisher House, necessitating scheduling and coordination approved in advance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price solicitation issued under the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside program, with a NAICS code of 236220 for Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the VISN 7 Network Contracting Office in Augusta, GA, is the procuring agency, with Kenyon E. Dulaney designated as the Contracting Officer. The contract includes mandatory compliance with FAR clauses covering small business representations, construction wage rates, and security prohibitions, alongside VA-specific requirements such as adherence to VAAR 852.219-75 on subcontracting limitations and compliance with HSPD-12 for personnel access. All deliverables become government property with unlimited rights, and subcontractors must inherit all flow-down obligations, including training in records management and infection control protocols requiring Class IV ICRA permits. Materials must be stored and handled to protect against moisture, temperature extremes, and damage, with specific protections for stone, cementitious products, and decorative metals. Work must be completed within 300 calendar days after notice to proceed, with electronic invoicing required via VA’s