36C25726R0032_2 674A4-22-254 - CON CTX Consolidate Engineering Bldg. 17
ID: 36C25726R0032Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)San Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES (Y1DA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/640cdb71b12a404aa399a37acd747edd/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for the Consolidate Engineering Building 17 project at the Doris Miller VA Medical Center in Waco, TX. This project involves the reconfiguration and renovation of an existing laundry facility into offices and shops for engineering staff, including significant upgrades to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and IT systems. The contract is set aside for 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and has an estimated construction magnitude between $5 million and $10 million. Proposals are due by January 27, 2026, following a mandatory site visit on December 30, 2025, and interested parties can contact Senior Contract Specialist Rhonda Richardson at rhonda.richardson5@va.gov for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rhonda RichardsonSenior Contract Specialist
    rhonda.richardson5@va.gov
    Stephanie Ingersoll
    (210) 240-6838
    stephanie.ingersoll@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25726R0032_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a presolicitation notice for project 674A4-22-254,
    36C25726R0032_2.docx
    This Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines the requirements for the Consolidate Engineering Building 17 project at the Doris Miller VA Medical Center in Waco, TX. The project involves reconfiguring and renovating an old laundry facility into offices and shops for engineering staff, including upgrades to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and IT systems. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside contract with an estimated construction magnitude between $5M and $10M. Key requirements include performance and payment bonds, a mandatory site visit on December 30, 2025, and proposals due by January 27, 2026. Offerors must submit proposals in four volumes: Technical Acceptability (EMR ≤ 1.00), Past Performance (projects ≥ $5M), Price, and Solicitation/Award Documents. The evaluation prioritizes past performance over price, and awardees must provide a Superintendent who is a direct employee. The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price type.
    Attachment 1 Drawings PN 674A4-22-245_100ptc_VOL 1_23-12-07.pdf
    This government file details the architectural, civil, structural, landscape, and hazardous materials aspects for the Consolidation Engineering Building 17 project at the Doris Miller Department of Veterans' Medical Center in Waco, TX. The plans, dated December 8, 2023, include accessibility standards, general notes for contractors, a sheet index, and specific abatement plans for asbestos-containing flooring mastic (approximately 1400 SF) and 17 fire doors. The document provides detailed general notes for contractors on responsibilities, safety, permits, and coordination. It also outlines accessibility guidelines for various building elements and includes a comprehensive survey of existing conditions and utilities. An add alternate scope of work is included for demolition and replacement of asphalt and concrete in the parking lot on the west side of Building 17.
    Attachment 2 Specs PN674A4-22-254_100ptc_SPECS_12-08.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs' Doris Miller VA Medical Center in Waco, TX, is undertaking Project Number 674A4-22-254 to consolidate engineering in Building 17. This project involves comprehensive construction, demolition, and renovation work. The specifications cover a wide range of divisions, including general requirements, existing conditions (demolition, asbestos, lead paint abatement), concrete, masonry, metals, wood, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialties, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, electronic safety and security, earthwork, exterior improvements, and utilities. Key aspects include adherence to safety and security protocols, environmental controls, utility management, and detailed plans for all construction phases. The project also outlines specific drawing sheets for various disciplines, from architectural and structural to mechanical and electrical, ensuring thorough documentation and execution of the consolidation efforts.
    Attachment 3 09-16368 Waco Bldg. 17 Report.pdf
    The 2009 Asbestos Reinspection Report for Building 17 at the Waco V.A. Medical Center details an asbestos assessment conducted by ALTEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. The assessment, treated as an initial inspection and compliant with AHERA, involved visually inspecting accessible areas for suspect asbestos-containing materials (ACM), collecting bulk samples analyzed by an NVLAP-accredited laboratory, and performing Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) point counting for samples with 1% to 5% asbestos content. The report includes homogeneous area tables, condition summaries, and management plan recommendations. Key recommendations involve establishing removal priorities, providing two-hour asbestos awareness training for staff, annual notification to building occupants, installing warning labels where ACM is located, and conducting periodic surveillance inspections every six months and reinspections every three years. The report identified asbestos-containing black mastic in several first-floor locations.
    Attachment 4 Itemized Cost Breakdown.xlsx
    The "Solicitation No. 36C257XXXXX Attachment – Cost/Price Break" is a detailed cost/price breakdown worksheet for a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP). It systematically organizes potential project costs across various construction divisions, ranging from "Division 01 - General Requirements" to "Division 48 - Electrical Power Generation," with an additional category for "Other (If applicable)." Each division provides line items for "MATERIAL," "LABOR," "EQUIPMENT," and "OTHER" costs, culminating in a "TOTAL" for each division. The document also includes sections for "SUB TOTAL," "Overhead," "Profit," and "Bonds and Insurance," leading to a "Total Proposal." This attachment serves as a standardized template for bidders to submit their itemized costs, ensuring transparency and a comprehensive financial evaluation for the solicitation.
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