Z2DA--657-23-104JC, Prepare Site for New Computed Tomography Unit, Room A259

The contract solicitation 36C25526R0098, identified as Project 657-23-104JC, seeks a contractor to prepare Room A259 at the VA St. Louis Health Care System, John Cochran Division, for the installation of a new computed tomography unit. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive renovation of Rooms A259 and A259A, including demolition, abatement, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades, HVAC system installation, fire protection enhancements, and utility modifications, all to be completed within 210 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. The project requires strict adherence to VA Technical Information Letters, NFPA and ANSI standards, ICRA and ILSM protocols, and military specifications for materials such as acrylic and polycarbonate signage, fire-retardant lumber, and medical gas piping labeling. All construction must meet or exceed applicable building codes and safety regulations, with inspections governed by FAR clauses 52.246-12 and 52.246-21, and testing conducted using calibrated equipment for electrical, communication, and firestop systems. Final acceptance occurs on-site after full installation, testing, and verification by the Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative. The contract is awarded under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, meaning technical acceptability is mandatory before price becomes a factor. Offerors must demonstrate relevant past performance in hospital or medical facility construction completed within the past five years, with documented satisfactory results in CPARS. Proposals must be submitted electronically in two parts—technical and price—each including completed SF 1442, bid bond, and supporting documentation, with all submissions under 10 MB per email and delivered by April 29, 2026, to specified VA email addresses. A physical copy of the bid bond must also be postmarked by the deadline. The contractor must comply with stringent safety requirements including OSHA 30-hour certification for key personnel, EM 385-1-1 and 29 CFR 1926 compliance, daily and weekly safety inspections, monthly independent audits, and mandatory infection control training. Subcontracting restrictions apply, limiting payments to non-certified firms to 85% of the contract value for general construction and requiring all subcontractors to be verified SDVOSBs. Insurance mandates include $500,000 general liability with no asbestos