Z2DA--580-22-700 | Construct EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades | Houston, TX
ID: 36C77625Q0139Type: Sources Sought
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFPCAC HEALTH INFORMATION (36C776)INDEPENDENCE, OH, 44131, USA

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Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

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REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES (Z2DA)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking potential contractors for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project at the Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. This project entails significant renovations and upgrades to the facility's infrastructure, including enhancements to power distribution, HVAC systems, communication infrastructure, and the installation of additional electrical and IT outlets across multiple buildings. The procurement process will be competitive, with an anticipated solicitation release in April 2025 and a projected construction cost between $20 million and $50 million. Interested businesses are encouraged to submit capabilities statements by March 19, 2025, to demonstrate their qualifications and past project experience, and to provide insights on Project Labor Agreements, with further inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Andrew Mathews at Andrew.Mathews2@va.gov or 216-707-7715.

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    Andrew MathewsContract Specialist
    (216) 707-7715
    Andrew.Mathews2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking potential contractors for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project at the Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. This project involves significant renovations and upgrades to the facility's infrastructure, including power distribution, HVAC systems, communication infrastructure, and additional electrical and IT outlets across multiple buildings. The procurement process will be competitive, with the anticipated solicitation released in April 2025, and a construction cost projected between $20 million and $50 million. Interested businesses are invited to submit capabilities statements that demonstrate their qualifications, past project experience, and bonding capacity. The responses will also help determine the socio-economic set-asides for the project. The document emphasizes this is a market research notice, not a solicitation, and outlines the necessary components for the capability statements. Additionally, it includes a questionnaire relating to Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) with the aim of understanding contractors' familiarity and opinions about such agreements, which may affect overall project costs and competition. The response deadline is set for March 19, 2025.
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