Y1AZ--Renovate SCI for Negative Pressure Project 526-21-120

The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for the renovation of the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Unit at the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Bronx, NY. The project, titled “Renovate SCI for Negative Pressure Project 526-21-120,” aims to modify patient bathrooms and Activities for Daily Living (ADL) spaces to comply with Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) guidelines, Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder (SCI/D) requirements, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. The scope of work includes modifying 24 bathroom doors to be automatic, installing 12 toilet bump-outs, lowering 11 vanity sinks, renovating ADL spaces to include a compliant bedroom, and converting a shower room into a full bathroom. The project is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS Code 236220 with a magnitude of construction between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The period of performance is 365 days, and contractors are required to use the Autodesk Build Construction management platform. A bid bond, performance, and payment bonds will be required.

The document outlines the mandatory use of the Autodesk Build Construction Cloud (ACC) platform for construction contractors and A/E design firms working at VISN 2 VA facilities. Contractors must request access for relevant staff within 14 days of contract award, providing full names, company names, email addresses, and roles. Staff must complete ACC training via the ProductivityNOW eLearning site within 12 calendar days of access and submit completion certificates to the VA Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within 2 business days. ACC is the sole platform for all official project communications and submissions, including RFIs, submittals, and schedules. Failure to use the platform will not result in contract extensions or increased amounts. Contractors must also inform the COR of any staff changes impacting ACC access within 2 business days. Work cannot commence until all ACC platform and training requirements are met.

The document compiles product information for various building and accessibility solutions, likely intended for government RFPs, federal grants, and state/local RFPs. It features "SureHands Lift & Care Systems" for patient transfer, offering manual and electric ceiling/wall-mounted lifts with options for room-to-room access. "Modernfold Movable Walls" are presented for space division, including Acousti-Seal® Legacy® and Premier® models with single, paired, and continuously hinged configurations, emphasizing flexibility, sound control, and security. "Stanley Access Technologies" highlights Dura-Glide 2000/3000 automatic sliding door systems for high-traffic environments, focusing on safety, reliability, and various optional features like UPS. "BEA's MAGIC SWITCH® Family" introduces touchless actuators for germ-free door activation, ideal for healthcare and sterile settings. Finally, "American Standard" showcases barrier-free plumbing fixtures, including Lucerne™ wall-hung lavatories and Afwall® Millennium™ FloWise® elongated flushometer toilets, designed for ADA compliance and water efficiency. The document serves as a comprehensive catalog for government entities seeking to procure accessible, flexible, and high-performance building infrastructure.

The document outlines electrical power, telecommunications, and fire alarm new work plans for the James J. Peters VA Medical Center, specifically in the D and E Wings. The general scope of electrical work involves providing power to proposed door openers and sensors for twelve rooms in each wing, as well as new receptacles, lighting, and fire safety for an AOL bedroom in the day room. The plans detail circuit connections, relocation of existing nurse call stations, and installation of new fire alarm strobes and data outlets. Panel schedules for "L1D1" and "L1E1" are provided, indicating new circuits for door openers utilizing existing spare breakers. General notes emphasize reviewing contract documents, site visits, and adherence to codes like NEC 517 for patient care areas. The project also includes load calculations and a conduit suspension detail.

The provided government file, specifically architectural drawings PD101 and PD102 for the James J. Peters VA Medical Center, outlines plumbing demolition and installation plans for a partial first floor. The project, titled "MODIFY SCI," details the removal and replacement of existing lavatories, water closets, and showers in various two-bed rooms and shared bathrooms. Key general notes emphasize adherence to VA directives, local, state, and federal plumbing codes. Contractors must review asbestos abatement reports, perform concrete scans for floor alterations, and propose alternative isolation methods if standard valves are non-functional. New installations include counter-mounted sinks connected to domestic, sanitary, and vent piping. The drawings provide specific room numbers and piping symbols, with a focus on proper slope for sanitary sewer lines and brazing for all copper piping joints. The project aims to modernize the plumbing infrastructure while ensuring safety and compliance.

The document details the "FIRST FLOOR PARTIAL FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN - D" and "FIRST FLOOR PARTIAL FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - D" for the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY, project number 526-21-120. It outlines the demolition and installation of fire protection systems, specifically wet pipe sprinkler protection, in accordance with NFPA 13 for light hazard applications. Key notes include relocating existing sprinkler heads and reinstalling new ones to meet NFPA 13 requirements. The plans also include detailed diagrams for sprinkler head installation, various hangers, and general mechanical notes emphasizing contractor responsibilities for site verification, coordination, and adherence to codes and specifications. Prior asbestos abatement and air clearance reports from 2018 and 2020 are referenced for review by the contractor. The project focuses on ensuring proper fire protection and mechanical system integration within an occupied facility.

The project at James J. Peters VA Medical Center involves extensive demolition and renovation work, focusing on patient restrooms and related areas. Key tasks include the removal and relocation of existing partitions, doors, fixtures (vanities, lavatories, toilets, sinks, showers, grab bars, fire extinguisher cabinets, wall-mounted televisions), and ceiling components. The plan emphasizes the installation of new ADA-compliant doors, vanities, plumbing bump-outs, patient lifts, and continuously hinged manually operated partition wall systems. Contractors must coordinate with all trades, adhere to strict safety protocols including negative air pressure and dust control, and ensure proper disposal of waste. Repair and replacement of damaged items, including flooring and ceiling systems, to match existing conditions are also required. The project aims to modernize facilities while maintaining a safe environment and coordinating with other ongoing VA projects.

The James J. Peters VA Medical Center is undertaking Project #526-21-120, titled “MODIFY SCI FOR NEGATIVE PRESSURE AND EPVA CORRECTIONS,” located at 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468. This project involves significant demolition and construction activities, primarily focusing on the first floor. It is classified as a Type C-IV construction activity with a 'Highest Risk' infection control assessment, indicating the need for stringent Class IV precautions. These precautions include isolating HVAC systems, establishing critical barriers, maintaining negative air pressure with HEPA filtration, sealing penetrations, and constructing an anteroom for personnel decontamination. The project will address architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical modifications, including fire protection and life safety plans. The comprehensive drawing index outlines detailed plans for demolition, new work, and infection control measures, emphasizing the VA's commitment to patient safety and facility modernization.

West Point Engineers, LLC (WPE) was awarded Project 526-21-120 by the VA to modify the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Center at the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center (JJPVAMC) in Bronx, New York. The project's scope involves modifying 24 patient bathroom doors to be automatic, low-energy power-operated, lowering 11 E-wing patient bathroom vanity sinks by 6 inches, and adding 12 toilet bump-outs in E-wing patient bathrooms to comply with Paralyzed Veteran’s Association (PVA), SCI/D, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Additionally, the project includes converting Shower Room 1E-124B into an ADA-compliant bathroom and creating a new Activities for Daily Living (ADL) bedroom space in the D-wing by utilizing part of the existing Day Room and Storage Room. The design adheres to numerous applicable codes and standards, including ASHRAE, CFR, DVA, IBC, ICC, IMC, IPC, NEC, and various NFPA and VA program guides and manuals. The project requires significant demolition and new construction across architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical disciplines. A key consideration for the project's phasing is maintaining the SCI Center's patient capacity, with a room-by-room or four-room block approach to minimize disruption. Strict infection control measures, categorized as Type C Construction Activity requiring Level IV precautions, are mandated due to the high-risk nature of the SCI space and immunocompromised patients. The estimated cost for the project is approximately $2 Million, with a third-party estimate of $1.193 Million.

The “Buy American Certificate” (FAR 52.225-2) requires offerors to certify whether their end products are domestic or foreign. Offerors must list foreign end products, indicating their country of origin and whether they exceed 55 percent domestic content (unless COTS items). Additionally, they must identify domestic end products that contain a critical component. This provision defines key terms such as “commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “critical component,” “domestic end product,” “end product,” and “foreign end product,” as per the “Buy American—Supplies” clause. The government evaluates offers in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation part 25, ensuring compliance with domestic preference policies.

The document, titled "DAVIS BACON WAGE RATE DETERMINATIONS: IFB 36C24226B0002- RENOVATE 6B FOR MENTAL HEALTH," is a General Decision Number NY20260003, effective January 2, 2026. It outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades across Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond Counties in New York. The wage determination covers building, heavy, highway, and residential construction projects. It details rates for occupations such as Asbestos Workers, Boilermakers, Bricklayers, Carpenters, Electricians, Elevator Mechanics, Power Equipment Operators, Ironworkers, Laborers, Painters, Plasterers, Plumbers, Roofers, Sheet Metal Workers, and Truck Drivers. The document also includes information on paid holidays and vacation credits for certain trades. Additionally, it references Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, pertaining to paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors, respectively. The latter part of the document explains the identifiers used for union, weighted union average, survey, and state-adopted wage rates, and outlines the wage determination appeals process.

This document outlines a solicitation for a firm-fixed-price construction contract for Project # 526-21-120, "Renovate SCI for Negative Pressure," at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York. The project, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), involves renovating the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Unit's 1E-Wing to meet ADA, PVA, and SCI/D standards. Work includes modifying 24 patient bathroom doors, installing 12 toilet bump-outs, lowering 11 vanity sinks, renovating an Activities for Daily Living (ADL) space, and converting a shower room into a full bathroom. The estimated construction magnitude is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, with a performance period of 330 calendar days. Bids are due by February 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, and a mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for January 28, 2026. Bidders must submit a bid bond, acknowledge amendments, and provide Buy American and Subcontracting Limitations Certificates. The document also includes various FAR and VAAR clauses regarding taxes, wage rates, site visits, and representations and certifications related to supply chain security, responsibility matters, arms control, and security prohibitions.

This document is a Site Visit Sign-In Sheet for IFB 36C24226B0024, a project titled "Renovate SCI for Negative Pressure, Project 526-21-120 at the James J. Peters Bronx VA Medical Center." The site visit occurred on January 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM. It lists attendees from various firms, including Concentric Group, JJ Mechanical, and JeTEX Mechanical, along with their contact information. The document also identifies key personnel involved in the project, such as the Contracting Officer Patricia Cordero, AE West Point Engineers, and COR Antonino Sacchetti. The main purpose of this document is to record attendance at a pre-bid site visit for a federal government renovation project at a VA Medical Center.

The "Modify SCI" project at James J. Peters VAMC in Bronx, NY, involves extensive renovations and upgrades across various divisions, including general requirements, existing conditions, metals, wood, plastics and composites, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and electronic safety and security. The project, dated February 7, 2025, requires the contractor to manage site preparation, demolition, construction, and installation of new systems while adhering to strict safety, security, and coordination protocols within an operational medical center. Key aspects include a comprehensive warranty management plan, detailed testing procedures for mechanical and electrical systems, and specific instructions for utility services, equipment relocation, and temporary facility usage. The contractor is responsible for maintaining as-built drawings, providing a COR field office, and ensuring minimal disruption to hospital operations and cemetery activities.

VAAR 852.219-75 outlines the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) limitations on subcontracting for services and construction contracts, particularly for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). For general construction contracts, contractors cannot pay more than 85% of the government-provided amount to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. The regulation details penalties for non-compliance, including referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee, fines, and prosecution. Contractors must provide a formal certification of compliance, and the VA reserves the right to request documentation to verify adherence to these subcontracting limitations.

Amendment A0002 for Solicitation 36C24226B0024, “Renovate SCI for Negative Pressure,” at the James J. Peters DVA Medical Center, addresses changes to bid submission requirements and the project timeline. Due to extreme weather, the bid opening on February 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, will now be held virtually via Microsoft Teams, with specific call-in details provided. In-person and mailed bids are no longer accepted; all submissions must be sent electronically to Patricia.Cordero@va.gov by 2:55 PM EST on the bid opening date. The amendment also extends the project's completion time to 400 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The bid opening date itself is not extended, only the method of bid submission.

IFB No. 36C24226B0024, Project No. 526-21-120, outlines a bid invitation for renovating the SCI for Negative Pressure at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York. The solicitation requires bids to be valid for 120 calendar days post-due date. The base bid encompasses all supervision, labor, equipment, and materials for the renovation, with a 400-calendar-day performance period from the Notice to Proceed. An additional allowance of $80,000 for bathroom modifications is included. Bidders must submit a complete package, including a bid bond, acknowledgement of amendments, a Buy America Certificate, a VA Notice of Limitations in Subcontractors Compliance Certificate, VetCert or DSBS verification, and proof of VETS 4212 Federal Contractor Reporting.

The James J. Peters VA Medical Center seeks proposals for modifying its Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Suite, specifically in the 1E-Wing. The project involves renovating patient bathrooms and Activities for Daily Living (ADL) spaces to comply with ADA, PVA, and SCI/D standards. Key modifications include installing 24 automatic patient bathroom doors, 12 toilet bump-outs, and lowering 11 vanity sinks. Additionally, an ADL space will be converted into a SCI/D-compliant bedroom, and Shower Room 1E-124B will become a full bathroom. The contractor must adhere strictly to provided architectural drawings and specifications. The project also includes investigating and repairing a bathroom in the 1D area (Room 1D-138) and modifying the 1E Staff Locker Room (1E-124) to add a toilet, with an $80,000 allowance for this additional work. The period of performance is 400 calendar days.

Amendment A0001 for the "Renovate SCI for Negative Pressure" project at the James J. Peters DVA Medical Center extends the bid opening to February 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. The amendment also revises the Scope of Work to include bathroom modifications, an $80,000.00 allowance for additional work, and changes the project completion time to 400 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Furthermore, it provides 100% design specifications and includes the site visit sign-in sheet from January 28, 2026. This amendment confirms that no further RFIs or emailed bids will be accepted.