Z2DA--589A7-23-305, Prepare Site for Choice Dining Equipment FY27 NRM

Solicitation 36C25526R0160 is a sealed bid invitation for project number 589A7-23-305, focused on preparing the site for choice dining equipment at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 15, this project is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 236220, with an estimated construction magnitude between 500,000 and 1,000,000 dollars. The scope involves renovating approximately 2,500 square feet of the existing kitchen in Building 2, which includes demolition, asbestos remediation, and the installation of new walls, HVAC, plumbing, electrical upgrades, and fire protection systems. To minimize disruption to hospital food service operations, the work is structured into three distinct phases. The technical requirements are detailed across seven sets of bid drawings and comprehensive design narratives dated May 17, 2024. These documents specify compliance with ASHRAE standards, ADA, and NFPA codes, while providing detailed specifications for MEP work, LED lighting, CAT 6A cabling, and access control. The project also includes the procurement and installation of specific commercial kitchen equipment, such as Southbend gas convection ovens, Atosa USA products, and True Manufacturing refrigeration units, all of which are supported by detailed equipment cutsheets. Proposals are due by September 24, 2026, and evaluation is based on technical ratings and price.