Z--Construct Utility Plant 595-13-101

The Lebanon VA Medical Center has a requirement for project 595-13-101, Construct New Utility Plant. This project shall require the contractor to construct a new space for the hospital boiler/chiller plant, replace existing steam generating equipment, and relocate the current Chillers from the old plant to the new plant. The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, material, tools, supervision, equipment, permits, testing and reports in accordance with all federal, state and local codes and regulations. The contractor shall perform the work in accordance with the plans and specifications. Refer to the project drawings, specifications, and price schedule contained in the solicitation for details of the scope of work for this contract. This requirement is a Request for Proposal and is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Additionally, this acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR 15, Contracting by Negotiation. The magnitude of this VA construction project is estimated to be between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The Period of Performance will be 730 calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed. Solicitation documents, including scope of work, will be available electronically on or about July 22, 2015, at the following website: www.fbo.gov Interested contractors will search for solicitation VA244-15-R-0568 to access solicitation documents and any amendments. OFFERORS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK THE WEBSITE FREQUENTLY AS THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING AMENDMENTS. Firms must be small business under relevant North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code and the must be registered and current in the following websites: https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1 and www.vetbiz.gov The NAICS code for this project is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, and the small business size standard is $36.5 Million. A pre-proposal conference and site visit will be held within two weeks after issuance of the solicitation. The exact date/time/location of the conference will be specified in the solicitation. By submission of an offer, the contractor acknowledges the requirements that a prospective awardee must be registered in the System for Award Management, (SAM), database prior to award. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make a contractor ineligible for award. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at. https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ Ensure your registration is correct, current and has not expired. To be considered for award all prospective contractors must be in compliance with VAAR 819.7003 and be verified for eligibility in the VIP database at www.vetbiz.gov , on the date and time proposals are due. Questions should be addressed to Everett Shaver, Contracting Officer, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1111 East End Blvd., Wilkes Barre, PA 18711, [email protected]. and reference the solicitation & project number in the subject line. This procurement is subject to the availability of funds.