TIERED SET-ASIDE EVALUATION: Project Number 546-22-110 - B-B Renovate/Expand Existing Boiler Plant
ID: 36C24824R0171Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF MAINTENANCE BUILDINGS (Y1EB)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/caf143ae191c46feb94a7be898abf203/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking contractors for Project Number 546-22-110, which involves the renovation and expansion of the existing Boiler Plant at the Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (MVAHCS). The project aims to address HVAC deficiencies and improve maintenance access by constructing a new two-story utility building, totaling approximately 10,000 square feet, adjacent to the current facility. This procurement is particularly significant as it is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), with an estimated construction cost between $20 million and $50 million and a completion timeframe of approximately 730 days from the notice to proceed. Interested contractors should direct inquiries via email to Dian E. Williams at Dian.Williams@va.gov or Jean Olivier Pierre at jean.pierre1@va.gov, as telephone calls will not be accepted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dian E. Williams
    Dian.Williams@va.gov
    Jean Olivier Pierre
    jean.pierre1@va.gov
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    Pre-Sol - Tiered Evaluation - Project Number 546-22-110 - B-B Renovate-Expand Existing Boiler Plant.pdf
    The Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (MVAHCS) is planning a project (Project Number 546-22-110) to renovate and expand its existing Boiler Plant. The current facility fails to meet HVAC standards and lacks sufficient maintenance access, necessitating an upgrade. The project will entail constructing a new two-story utility building adjacent to the existing Boiler Plant, covering approximately 10,000 square feet in total. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of construction, including demolition and integration with existing services, compliant with VA regulations and local codes. This procurement is structured as a tiered set-aside for various business concerns based on the priorities established under 38 U.S.C. 8127, targeting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) first. The expected timeline for the solicitation release is early October 2024, with a total construction cost estimated between $20 million and $50 million, and a projected completion timeframe of approximately 730 days from commencement. Interested contractors must submit inquiries via email, as telephone communications are not accepted.
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