Y1LZ--Project 620-23-102 Repave Parking Lot G at the Montrose VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a presolicitation notice (36C24226B0020) for Project 620-23-102, which involves repaving Parking Lot G at the Montrose VA Medical Center. This project is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside, with a NAICS Code of 237310 ($45 million size standard) and a construction magnitude between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The scope of work includes general construction, demolition, grading, drainage, and the installation of a new parking lot with pole-mounted lighting. The contractor must furnish all materials, equipment, supervision, and personnel, completing the project within 180 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. The solicitation will be released around December 9, 2025, on www.sam.gov, and all bidders must be registered in SAM.gov, Duns and Bradstreet, and verified as an SDVOSB.

This government file details the "Pave Parking Lot G" project (Project Number: 620-23-102) at the VA Medical Center, Montrose Campus, NY, dated August 29, 2024. The project involves demolishing, widening, and reconfiguring Parking Lot G, including removing existing paving, sidewalks, ramps, storm pipes, signs, and vegetation. New installations will include light poles, electrical components, and stormwater management systems like storm pipes, manholes, a gravel diaphragm, and a rain garden. The contractor must adhere to strict safety, security, and environmental controls, including a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and EPA Construction General Permit requirements. The project is phased, with Phase A focusing on demolition and Phase B on new construction. The Medical Center must maintain 24/7 operations, requiring minimal disruption and coordination for utility services and road closures. Detailed documentation, including as-built drawings and photographic progress reports, is mandatory. The contractor must also comply with warranty management, professional surveying, and access the VA TRIRIGA CPMS for project management.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is undertaking Project Number 620-23-102, to pave Parking Lot 'G' at the Montrose VA Medical Center in Montrose, NY. This project encompasses the reconstruction and configuration of Parking Lot G, including full-depth pavement, concrete curbs, concrete sidewalks, ADA ramps, paving markings, site lighting, and drainage improvements. The project emphasizes strict adherence to safety protocols, traffic management, erosion and sedimentation control, and utility coordination. The contractor is responsible for site security, job safety, obtaining necessary permits, and minimizing disruption to the functioning hospital. All work must comply with OSHA standards, state and local requirements, and specific VA guidelines, ensuring the site remains safe and accessible throughout construction.

The document, General Decision Number: NY20250017, issued on December 12, 2025, outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction projects in Westchester County, New York. It covers Building, Heavy, Highway, and Residential construction types, superseding the previous decision NY20240017. The file details specific wage rates and fringe benefits for numerous trades, including Asbestos Workers, Boilermakers, Bricklayers, Carpenters, Electricians, Elevator Mechanics, Power Equipment Operators, Ironworkers, Laborers, Painters, Plumbers, Roofers, Sprinkler Fitters, Sheet Metal Workers, and Truck Drivers. It also specifies paid holidays and vacation benefits for several classifications. The document includes important notes regarding Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, which mandate paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors. It concludes with an explanation of wage rate identifiers and the appeals process for wage determinations.

The “Buy American Certificate” provision (FAR 52.225-2) requires offerors to certify the domestic content of their end products in federal government solicitations. Offerors must identify each end product as either domestic or foreign. Domestic end products containing critical components must be specifically listed. Foreign end products, particularly those not primarily made of iron or steel, must indicate if they exceed 55 percent domestic content, unless they are commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items. The country of origin for foreign end products must be provided. The government evaluates offers based on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 25, which outlines policies and procedures related to the Buy American Act. This provision ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations that prioritize domestically produced goods.

VAAR 852.219-75 (Deviation) outlines the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) policy on limitations on subcontracting for services and construction contracts awarded to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). This regulation, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), mandates that contractors certify their compliance with specific subcontracting limits. For services, contractors cannot pay more than 50% of the government-paid amount to non-certified SDVOSB/VOSB firms. For general construction, this limit is 85%, and for special trade construction contractors, it is 75%. The document clarifies that work further subcontracted by similarly situated SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractors counts towards these limits, with exclusions for certain direct costs and materials. It also details the severe penalties for false certifications or failure to act in good faith, including criminal prosecution and debarment. Offerors must submit a completed certification, acknowledging VA's right to request documentation to verify compliance during and after contract performance.

This federal solicitation, 36C24226B0020, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for construction, alteration, or repair services. The project, titled "Pave Lot G in Building 5," at the Montrose VA Medical Center, involves furnishing all materials, supplies, equipment, personnel, and supervision. The contract has a mandatory 180-calendar-day performance period from the Notice to Proceed, with a construction magnitude between $500,000 and $1,000,000. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside procurement. Bidders must be registered in SAM and verified as an SDVOSB. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for January 13, 2026, and questions are due by January 30, 2026. Bids, including a bid bond and required certifications, must be emailed by February 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST for an online bid opening. Key requirements include compliance with Buy American Act, limitations on subcontracting, and various FAR/VAAR clauses, including those related to construction wage rates and responsibility matters.