What this opportunity is
The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting a contractor to replace windows in Buildings 4, 8, and 9 at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System in Minnesota. This project is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) on a sole-source basis, making it suitable for qualified small businesses in this category. Contractors will need to manage the removal of existing windows, including lead and asbestos abatement, and complete installation of new windows and associated work in an occupied facility. Interested parties should track the solicitation closely for further details and requirements.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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SCOPE OF WORK
“REPLACE WINDOWS BUILDINGS 4,8 & 9”
PROJECT #656-12-222
ST CLOUD VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
A. PART I – GENERAL
1. Base Project: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools and equipment
required to repair, remove, replace and completely refurbish all windows in Buildings
4,8 and 9. The contractor shall remove the existing internal and external window trim
and wall finishes in order to successfully gain access to and cut out the existing wood
windows. Incorporated into the demolition of the windows will be the safe removal of
both lead and asbestos containing material as guided by the local and national rules
and regulations of lead and asbestos remediation. Additionally, the contractor will be
responsible for the complete and satisfactory installation of the new window frames
and sashes, screens and storm windows. The window installation shall include the
patching and painting of walls, ceiling installation and restoration, trim and millwork
installation, and repair of all damaged items in place. This work will be completed in an
occupied building; all construction activities shall be completed behind proper
construction barriers as described in the specifications. The contractor shall return the
worksite to the Veterans Affairs Health Care System after the work is completed, and
all of the required work is satisfactorily completed and signed off by the assigned
Contracting Officer’s Representative. Refer to the contract specifications and drawings
for details All work completed in accordance with the specifications and contract
drawings.
2. Deducts:
a. None
3. Work includes, but is not limited to:
a. Demolition:
b. Contractor shall remove from the VA site and dispose of all equipment and
materials not scheduled to be reused.
c. Contractor shall remove Lead and Asbestos materials associated with windows
d. Contractor trades anticipated:
• General contractor
• General laborer
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• Demolition contractor
• Abatement contractor
• Painting contractor
1. No VA furnished equipment
2. New construction consists of but is not limited to windows, doors, general construction
and abatement.
3. Contractor is responsible for the movement, adjustment and storage of all furnishings
disturbed during construction.
4. Contract working hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding Federal
Holidays. Weekend and night work may be necessary in sensitive areas and shall be
approved by the COR.
5. Phasing will be as listed on the contract documents
B. Anticipated Schedule:
Contract award* D
Pre-construction conference D+15
Notice to Proceed D+30
Badge Process D+60
Construction starts D+60
Construction completion D+475
The anticipated substantial completion of this project is 445 calendar days after “Notice to
Proceed” (NTP).
C. Cost Range
The anticipated cost range for this project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.