Z2DA--Resurface Parking Garage C

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 8 in Tampa, Florida, has issued a sealed bid solicitation for the design-build resurfacing of Parking Garage C at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico, under solicitation number 36C24826R0035. This acquisition is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), requiring all offerors to be certified in SAM.gov and on the SBA Veteran Certification site. The project involves comprehensive structural restoration of the garage, including surface repair, waterproofing, painting, drainage improvements, lighting upgrades, and safety enhancements, all while complying with VA-specific design standards, OSHA, NFPA, FGI, USGBC LEED for New Construction, and federal hazardous material disposal regulations. The scope mandates a two-phase evaluation process: Phase One assesses Technical Approach, Specialized Experience, and Past Performance with equal weighting, while Phase Two evaluates Design Concepts, Schedule, and Key Personnel—collectively deemed significantly more important than price, allowing for trade-offs in award determination. Price is analyzed for fairness and reasonableness but not formally rated. Proposals must be submitted via email only to the Contracting Officer, Ana G. Alvarado, in strict PDF format, with individual files capped at 8 MB and adhering to precise naming conventions. The base performance period is 730 calendar days, beginning April 8, 2026, with final acceptance contingent on Government approval following inspection by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The contract is Firm-Fixed-Price, and contractors must provide bonding, a current Experience Modification Rate (EMR), detailed resumes for critical personnel including a dedicated Safety and Health Officer with OSHA 30 certification and five years of experience, and compliance with strict infection control protocols including an approved ASHE ICRA and TB screening for all personnel. Documentation requirements include LEED compliance, detailed phasing plans, bar graph schedules, maintenance manuals, and adherence to hazardous asbestos packaging standards under OSHA, EPA, and DOT rules. Invoices must be submitted electronically through VA’s IPP system, and all submissions must include required certifications, SAM UEI and CAGE codes, and signed forms per SF 1442. Any noncompliance with submission protocols, certification validity, or safety requirements will result in rejection or work stoppage without adjustment for time or cost.