The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking contractors for an asbestos survey at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center's Wade Park facility. The Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C25025Q0267 aims to assess asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) across the basement, first, and second floors, complying with EPA and OSHA standards. expected to submit quotes by February 21, 2025. This procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under NAICS code 541370.
Key requirements include conducting a detailed room-by-room survey, obtaining new asbestos data, collecting bulk samples, and generating a comprehensive report involving a searchable database and updated AUTOCAD drawings. Technical capability and price are the primary evaluation factors. The project mandates strict adherence to security protocols to protect VA sensitive information, and the contractor must report to VA staff at all times.
With a contract term expected to run from March 14 to September 30, 2025, the VA emphasizes that all workers must comply with federal regulations and safety standards. This initiative highlights the VA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment by identifying asbestos risks before any renovation efforts begin. The formal solicitation concludes with instructions for submission and additional clauses related to contract terms.
The document outlines an amendment to the Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C25025Q0267 regarding an asbestos survey at the Cleveland VA Medical Center's Wade Park Campus. The solicitation aims to award a firm fixed-price contract for the survey services, specifically for assessing asbestos presence and conditions. It confirms that the request is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Key details include the inquiry process, where potential bidders seek clarifications on the scope of work, reporting requirements, and any site visits. Notably, there was a typo related to the project description, and the responses clarify that no exploratory holes may be created for sampling. The document also addresses the need for a thorough sample collection process in accordance with AHERA requirements but notes the difficulty in providing a comprehensive finish schedule for the facility. Overall, the amendment seeks to ensure participants understand the objectives of the survey and clarify any ambiguities that may affect bidding.
The Veterans Affairs Department is issuing a combined solicitation for an Asbestos Survey at the Wade Park Campus in Cleveland, Ohio (Solicitation Number 36C25025Q0267), set to close on February 21, 2025. The contract will be awarded to a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) on a firm fixed-price basis. Interested bidders have raised several inquiries regarding the scope of work, including a clarification on the documentation, sampling requirements, and operational logistics in occupied spaces. Key clarifications indicate that bidders must consider the entire building for asbestos assessment without prior reports for reference. They are expected to navigate occupied areas with potential off-hours work. The contract excludes the roof and does not provide a room finish schedule due to the complexity and variations in flooring types throughout the facility. This solicitation aims to ensure a comprehensive and compliant asbestos assessment, an essential health and safety measure for the facility and its occupants.