Z1DA--Renovate B26 for Mental Health - 538-23-102

The project involves the renovation of Building 26 Mental Health at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. The scope includes modifications to the first-floor Acute Mental Health Unit and the basement mechanical space. The renovation will adhere to VA Directives, the 2024 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2021 International Building Code (IBC), OSHA Standards, VA Seismic Design Requirements, and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS). Key aspects include maintaining fire safety, means of egress, and interior finishes in accordance with health care occupancy regulations. The project outlines a two-phase construction plan for the first floor and basement, with detailed demolition notes for walls, doors, ceilings, and flooring. The phasing plan emphasizes coordination with the Contracting Officer's Representative (C.O.R.) to minimize disruption to occupied units and maintain essential services throughout construction, including strict adherence to PCRA/ICRA requirements.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, issued Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C25026B0009 on March 12, 2026. This amendment provides additional important information and guidance to prospective bidders, specifically including the attachment of "538-23-102 Amended Final Drawings." The amendment confirms that all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. This document is a standard form for amending solicitations or modifying contracts, indicating administrative changes, or other modifications. For solicitations, it requires offerors to acknowledge receipt by returning copies, acknowledging on their offer, or sending separate communication. Failure to acknowledge may result in the rejection of an offer. For contract modifications, it specifies the authority under which changes are made. Jenessa Regan, Contracting Officer, issued this amendment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Chillicothe VA Medical Center, is issuing a single-source justification for the brand-name procurement of Simplex-Grinnell 4100U fire detection and mass notification system components. This procurement, falling under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, is for the renovation of Building 26 Mental Health. The justification cites several critical reasons for limiting the source to Simplex-Grinnell, including maintaining consistency with the existing campus-wide system, ensuring proper communication between components, preserving the manufacturer's warranty, and preventing negative impacts on patient and staff safety due to increased notification times and confusion with a disparate system. Additionally, moving away from Simplex-Grinnell would incur significant additional costs for system replacement, installation, and separate maintenance contracts. Market research confirmed that Simplex-Grinnell equipment is approved for the VA system and can be purchased from numerous certified vendors, though the system itself is proprietary. The Contracting Officer has certified the justification in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b).

The document is a digital signature by Jenessa Regan, dated January 21, 2026, at 3:15:38 PM EST. This signature serves to authenticate and validate the associated government file, indicating official review or approval. While the file content is not provided, the signature itself is a standard component in federal and state government RFPs, grants, and other official documents, confirming the document's integrity and the signatory's acknowledgment or consent. It signifies a formal act within a government process.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Chillicothe VA Medical Center, is issuing a single-source justification for the acquisition of an Ascom Telligence Nurse Call System. This system is required for the renovation of Building 26 Mental Health (Project 538-23-102) to maintain consistency with existing equipment and ensure patient and staff safety. The current system is Ascom Telligence, and using any other brand would void warranties, negatively impact communication, increase patient care notification times, and incur additional replacement and maintenance costs. Only Ascom Telligence certified vendors can perform the installation to maintain the manufacturer's warranty. The Ascom Telligence System is approved for the VA system and is available from numerous certified vendors.

The document, General Decision Number OH20260053, is a wage determination for building construction projects in Ross County, Ohio, effective January 2, 2026. It outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various skilled trades, including asbestos workers, bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, elevator mechanics, and more. The file specifies hourly rates and fringe contributions for each classification and details paid holidays. It also includes important notes regarding Executive Order (EO) 13706, which mandates paid sick leave for federal contractors, and EO 13658, which sets minimum wage requirements for certain federal contracts. The document explains the identifiers used for union, weighted union average, and survey rates, and provides a comprehensive appeals process for wage determination matters, including initial decisions, review by the Wage and Hour Administrator, and appeals to the Administrative Review Board. This decision is crucial for federal government RFPs and grants in the specified region and construction type.

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The project, VA Chillicothe, Renovate Building 26 Mental Health (VA# 538-23-102), involves modifications to the first-floor Acute Mental Health Unit and basement mechanical space at 17237 State Route 104, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601. The renovation adheres to VA Directives, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (LSC) Chapter 20, NFPA National Fire Codes, 2021 International Building Code (IBC), OSHA Standards, and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS). Key aspects include fire resistance ratings for Type II (222) construction, fire alarm and sprinkler systems, portable fire extinguishers, and Class A/B interior finishes. The project emphasizes rapid occupant removal in locked areas and accessibility for exit routes. It also details a two-phase construction plan, requiring coordination with existing operations, temporary partitions, and adherence to demolition guidelines. The contractor is responsible for site verification, repairs, and compliance with all safety codes and regulations, including asbestos abatement and noise control.

This project, identified as 538-23-102, involves the renovation of approximately 19,000 square feet of the existing Sustained Behavioral Treatment Unit (SBTU) on the first floor of Building 26. The renovation will address previously identified Mental Health Environment of Care Checklist (MHEOCC) items and modify the unit. Additionally, a new concrete basement floor will be constructed on the ground level of B26 to house a new Air Handling Unit (AHU) serving the treatment space. Specific tasks include partial demolition and new construction within the SBTU, incorporating hard ceilings, modified patient shower floors, upgraded Nurse Call systems, and anti-ligature hardware. The project also includes creating two new sally-ports to divide the first floor into three separate SBTU treatment wings and completely renovating two patient rooms to provide bariatric rooms.

This government solicitation (36C25026B0009) outlines a construction project for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, to renovate Building 26 for Mental Health at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. The project, a 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), is estimated to cost between $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. The scope includes architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work, with strict adherence to infection control (ICRA Class IV) and pre-construction risk assessment (PCRA) requirements. The NAICS code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with a $45 million small business size standard. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 19, 2026. Bidders must be registered and verified in DSBS and SAM.gov, and comply with VAAR 852.219-73 and 852.219-75. The performance period ranges from 270 to 330 calendar days, depending on the selected bid item. Bids are due by April 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time, with a bid guarantee required. The contract type will be Firm-Fixed-Price.

This document is a sign-in sheet for a site visit related to Project No. 538-23-102,

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, issued a special notice for project 538-23-102, “Renovate B26 for Mental Health.” The solicitation number is 36C25026B0009, with a response date of April 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The notice includes a Pre-Bid Site Visit Attendance document. This renovation project aims to upgrade facility B26 to support mental health services, as indicated by the project title and product service code Z1DA, which typically covers maintenance and repair of structures. The point of contact for this solicitation is Contract Specialist Jeremy Nee.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice for the renovation of Building 26 for Mental Health (Project 538-23-102) at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. This project, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), involves a partial renovation of approximately 19,000 sq ft of the existing Sustained Behavioral Treatment Unit (SBTU). The scope includes architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades, addressing Mental Health Environment of Care Checklist (MHEOCC) items, and constructing a new basement floor for an Air Handling Unit (AHU). Key tasks involve partial demolition, new construction with hard ceilings, upgraded Nurse Call systems, anti-ligature hardware, new sally-ports, and two bariatric patient rooms. The estimated project duration is 320 calendar days, with a magnitude between $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. A solicitation is anticipated around November 12, 2025, and a mandatory site visit will be scheduled.