What this opportunity is
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to repair and refurbish all windows in Building 10 at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System, which includes the removal of lead and asbestos materials. This project is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, making it suitable for eligible small contractors with experience in general contracting, demolition, and abatement. Interested businesses should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating they should prepare to submit bids rather than simply track the opportunity.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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SCOPE OF WORK
“PRESERVE BUILDING 10 WINDOWS”
PROJECT #656-22-342
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 Building 10.
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/refurbished
window frames and sashes. The window installation shall include the patching and
painting of walls, ceiling installation and restoration, trim and millwork installation, and
repair of all damaged in place items. 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+7
Notice to Proceed D+10
Start badging, submittals, and other pre-
construction processes D+10
Mobilization D+57
Construction starts D+60
Construction completion D+475
The anticipated substantial completion of this project is 465 calendar days after “Notice to
Proceed” (NTP).
C. Cost Range
The anticipated cost range for this project is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.