Z2DA--Project # 614-17-113 - Construction to Renovate Bldg. 1 Primary Care

This procurement, identified by solicitation number 36C24926R0037, is for the construction renovation of Building 1 Primary Care at the Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, with a performance period of 547 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The work includes comprehensive interior renovation of the first floor, encompassing wall construction, finishes, mechanical lighting and plumbing systems, removal of existing clinical lab infrastructure, patching and matching finishes, and remodeling to create new toilet rooms and corridors. Critical elements include Class I Negative Pressure Enclosure Asbestos Abatement, installation of fully functional stand-alone control systems, and strict compliance with detailed project specifications, drawings, and cost-loading requirements. All work must adhere to specific technical standards, and contractors are required to submit detailed price breakdowns by division—lump sum pricing is prohibited. Packaging and delivery of materials must follow exacting guidelines: products must arrive in original sealed manufacturer packaging, clearly marked with brand, type, production run number, and manufacture date, and temporary steel spreaders must be secured on door frames prior to shipment. The solicitation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, with award reserved for a qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. Proposals must pass three mandatory non-price evaluation gates—relevant construction experience, key personnel qualifications, and past performance—each with documented evidence requirements including CPARS, past performance questionnaires, and proof of coordination with electrical contractors and crane operations. All offerors must be registered in SAM, submit signed certifications for limitations on subcontracting and EMR compliance, and verify non-exclusion from federal programs. Contract administration requires electronic invoicing through the VA’s e-Invoicing portal, adherence to X12 EDI formats, and full compliance with FAR and VAAR clauses covering ethical conduct, anti-kickback provisions, whistleblower protections, drug-free workplace standards, equal employment reporting, paid sick leave, minimum wage obligations, and trafficking prevention. Performance bonds and payment bonds are mandatory for contracts exceeding $150,000 and must be submitted within ten days of award with wet-ink signatures. Site safety requirements include OSHA compliance, designated competent persons present at all times, pre-task hazard analyses, and mandatory PPE. Access to the medical center requires valid ID and properly registered vehicles, with full adherence to Buy American provisions for construction materials. All submissions must be sent via email to the Contract Specialist by the deadline of July 31, 2026