Y1AZ--Project 526-14-115 Renovate CLC Recreation and Dining Area

This pre-solicitation notice (Solicitation Number 36C24226B0049) announces an upcoming construction project to renovate the Community Living Center (CLC) Recreation and Dining Area at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. The scope of work involves comprehensive architectural, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, sprinkler, and communication upgrades. Key tasks include replacing the sunroom with an aluminum storefront window unit, updating restrooms with ADA-compliant motion-sensor fixtures, reconfiguring staff offices, and establishing a new audio sound studio. The contractor must coordinate all phasing and utility shutdowns with the VA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and implement strict infection and dust control barriers. Additionally, the awarded contractor must utilize the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform for all project communications and submissions. This procurement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Eligible offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and verified by the SBA under NAICS code 236220 (Size Standard: $45.0 Million). The project's estimated magnitude of construction is between $1 million and $5 million, with a performance period of 300 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Capability statements are due by July 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, and the official solicitation is expected to be released on or around August 1, 2026. Bid submissions must be submitted in hardcopy format.

This technical specification document (Section 01 32 00, "Construction Documentation") outlines the mandatory requirement for construction contractors and A/E design firms to utilize the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform, also known as Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC). Used for all VISN 2 projects, including Non-Recurring Maintenance, Minor Programs, and Feasibility Studies, this cloud-based collaboration platform is provided at no cost to the contractor. Contractors must request ACC and ProductivityNOW eLearning platform access from the project COR within 14 days of contract award for relevant personnel. Identified staff must complete required online training within 12 days of receiving access and submit certificates of completion to the COR within two business days. Staffing updates must be reported to the COR within two business days. The ACC platform serves as the exclusive, official channel for all project correspondence and submissions, including RFIs, submittals, schedules, shutdown requests, and safety reports. Unofficial communications outside the platform hold no governing authority. Crucially, the VA will not authorize work to begin until all contractor staff meet these ACC platform and training requirements. Failure to comply will not justify contract extensions or price increases.

This document outlines Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.225-2, "Buy American Certificate (OCT 2022)," which is used in federal solicitations to ensure compliance with the Buy American Act for supplies. Under this provision, offerors must certify whether their proposed end products are domestic or foreign. Specifically, the provision requires bidders to: * Certify that each end product is domestic, indicating if it contains a critical component. * Identify and list any foreign end products, specifying their country of origin. * Disclose whether non-COTS foreign products that are not primarily iron or steel exceed 55% domestic content. * Separately list line items of domestic end products that contain critical components. The government will evaluate all submitted offers in accordance with the policies and procedures established in FAR Part 25. Key terminology used in the certification, such as "domestic end product" and "critical component," is defined under the associated "Buy American-Supplies" clause.

This document contains Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clause 852.219-75, which requires offerors to certify compliance with subcontracting limitations. Under this specific solicitation, the "General Construction" category is selected, mandating that the contractor cannot pay more than 85% of the contract amount to firms that are not certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). Cost of materials is excluded from this subcontracting limit. The clause outlines strict penalties for non-compliance or false certification, including referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee, fines, and criminal prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001. To ensure compliance, the VA reserves the right to request supporting documentation—such as subcontracts, invoices, and task lists—at any time during or after contract performance. Offerors must complete, sign, and return this certificate of compliance with their proposal; failure to submit the signed certification will render the offer ineligible for award.

This government document is a detailed labor rate and pricing schedule, commonly utilized as a cost proposal attachment for federal, state, or local RFPs. It outlines specific hourly rates, labor categories, and cost structures for professional, administrative, and technical personnel. The schedule categorizes labor rates across several key domains: - **Project Management and Quality Assurance:** Establishes rates for Project Managers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Quality Control Supervisors. - **Administrative and Clerical Support:** Lists pricing for Administrative Assistants, Data Entry Clerks, and Technical Writers. - **Information Technology and Technical Specialists:** Defines hourly rates for systems analysts, database administrators, and technical support staff. - **Subject Matter Experts (SMEs):** Outlines specialized pricing tiers for senior-level consultants and technical advisors. The document serves as a standardized financial template to ensure transparency and consistency in billing. It details base hourly rates, overhead, and fully burdened labor rates across different contract periods or option years. This structure allows government evaluators to assess price reasonableness, perform cost realism analyses, and establish a clear fiscal framework for the resulting contract.

This federal solicitation document outlines the 100% Construction Documents specifications for Project Number 526-14-115, titled "Renovate CLC Recreation and Dining Area" at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. The project involves complete site preparation, demolition, and comprehensive construction services across multiple disciplines, including structural, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and electronic safety systems. Key details of the project include: - **Work Divisions:** Covers extensive construction standards ranging from concrete, masonry, and metals to specialized HVAC, electrical, communications, and electronic safety and security systems. - **Phasing Requirements:** Because the medical facility must remain fully operational 24/7, the contractor must execute the work in four distinct phases to minimize disruption, focusing sequentially on the Sun Room, restrooms, and CLC Room areas. - **Security & Safety:** Strict adherence to VA security protocols is required, including employee badging, vehicle restrictions, and confidentiality of sensitive information. - **Submittals & Documentation:** The contractor is responsible for providing detailed as-built drawings, comprehensive testing and commissioning plans, operator training, and systematic monthly/weekly photographic documentation of construction progress. Advisory services during construction will be provided by Paradigm Engineers and Constructors. All work must strictly comply with VHA Master Specifications and applicable federal safety and environmental regulations.

This federal construction document outlines the technical design plans and specifications for Project #526-14-115, "Renovate CLC Recreation and Dining Area," located in Building 106 at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York. Designed by Paradigm Engineers and Constructors under Contract Number VA243-14-C-0218, the project details the comprehensive architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety upgrades needed to modernize the Community Living Center (CLC) space. Key components of the document include a detailed drawing index, standard architectural abbreviations and symbols, and a First Floor Life Safety Plan establishing occupancy loads, egress widths, and fire-rated barriers. The First Floor Infection and Dust Control Plan details critical protocols for low-to-moderate risk internal and external demolition activities, outlining requirements for temporary dust barriers, negative air pressure systems with HEPA filtration, and strict contractor traffic and debris control to safeguard patient-care areas. The project's Phasing Plan divides construction into sequential stages to minimize facility disruption. Phase 1 focuses on erecting containment barriers and constructing a new courtyard addition, while subsequent phases manage the closure and systematic renovation of the restrooms, recreation area, and dining facilities. Additionally, the civil site plans specify storm drainage configurations, including trench drain details and connections, while structural general notes define structural load parameters, steel joist requirements, and foundation guidelines in accordance with the 2012 International Building Code and NFPA standards.

This federal Invitation for Bids (IFB), Solicitation Number 36C24226B0049, is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 2 for Project 526-14-115, "CLC Recreation and Dining Renovation." The project is located at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York, and has an estimated construction magnitude between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. This procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 236220. The contractor must furnish all supervision, labor, equipment, and materials to complete architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, sprinkler, and communication renovations. Key tasks include replacing the building's sunroom with a storefront window unit, upgrading restrooms to meet ADA guidelines, remodeling the Community Living Center (CLC) room, and renovating dining, staff, and activity spaces. The mandatory period of performance is 300 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must be registered in SAM and certified as an SDVOSB at the time of bid submission. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for August 17, 2026, and written questions are due by August 21, 2026. Sealed bids, along with an original bid bond and signed certificates (such as the Buy American Act and Limitations on Subcontracting certificates), must be hand-delivered or mailed for the in-person bid opening on September 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The successful contractor is also required to utilize the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform for all project communications and submittals.