Z2DA-- 657-22-112JC, Phase1: Prepare Site For New Cath Labs, Rooms B510 and B516

This contract, identified by solicitation number 36C25526R0095 and titled “Z2DA-- 657-22-112JC, Phase1: Prepare Site For New Cath Labs, Rooms B510 and B516,” is a construction project awarded under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, with NAICS code 236220 for hospital construction. The work involves comprehensive renovation and preparation of designated rooms at the John Cochran VA Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, to accommodate new cath lab imaging systems, including demolition, abatement, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and utility system upgrades. All work must comply with VA TIL, NFPA 99, ICRA, ILSM, and other applicable codes and standards, with strict adherence to contamination control, working hours, and safety protocols. The contract is structured as a fixed-price construction contract with a period of performance of 210 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, and pricing is submitted in two parts: a technical proposal and a separate price proposal, with an estimated value range of $500,000 to $1,000,000. The award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology under FAR 15.101-2, meaning proposals must first be deemed technically acceptable across four mandatory evaluations: relevant hospital construction past performance within the last five years and valued between $500,000 and $5,000,000; direct technical experience in medical facility mechanical system renovations with at least 85% labor self-performed by the prime or eligible SDVOSB; qualified key staff with verifiable licenses and experience; and a comprehensive safety plan that includes OSHA 30 certification, fall protection, crane/rigging safety, and a Safety Officer with minimum five years of experience and documented training. Proposals failing any single factor are rejected outright. The contract mandates the use of electronic invoicing through the VA EIPP system, electronic submission of proposals under 10MB in size with original bid bonds physically mailed, and full compliance with FAR clauses covering payments, bonds, anti-kickback, whistleblower rights, and subcontractor restrictions. Special requirements include continuous on-site presence of certified CQC personnel, mandatory training records for all workers submitted 15