Interior Light Government Bids & RFPs

Bids must be physically received by the designated office prior to the time and date specified in the notice to bidders. The timedate stamp machine located in the purchasing office shall serve as the official master timepiece. Bids received after the exact time and date specified will not be considered and will be returned to the bidder unopened. The bidder assumes all responsibility for timely delivery, regardless of the method of shipment chosen including courier services, usps, or handdelivery. The submission deadline is July 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder matching the specifications for standard goods and public works, or via a best value evaluation framework if explicitly designated for professional services.

Bidders must be qualified contractors. The Statement of Bidders Qualifications and Vendor Responsibility Form Questionnaire must be completed to verify their status as a responsible vendor.

Any unauthorized communication violating the cone of silence will result in immediate disqualification of the bidder's proposal as nonresponsible and may lead to temporary or permanent debarment from future municipal bids.

A site walkthrough will be conducted on July 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Attendance is not mandatory but highly encouraged.

Failure to submit all required executed forms at the exact time of bid opening is a fatal defect and will result in disqualification. Violating the cone of silence will also lead to disqualification.

The contractor shall begin performance within calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. The contract period of performance for base bid construction shall be 365 calendar days from notice to proceed NTP.

Payment will be made upon receipt of a properly prepared, itemized invoice, validated by the COR, and submitted through the tungsten network.

The contractor shall guarantee that all work performed will be free from all defects in workmanship and materials and that all installation will provide the capacities and characteristics specified. The contract further guarantees that if, during a period of one year from the date of the certificate of completion and acceptance of the work, any such defects will be repaired by the contractor at his own cost.

The bid opening will be held online via Microsoft Teams on **** at 10:00am. Details are on page 19. Only emailed bids to ***@***. *. * will be accepted. The bids shall include copies of the original bid bond. The bid opening shall take place on wednesday **** at 10:00am est.

In order to be eligible for award, contractor must be registered in SAM www. ***. *. * with a unique entity identifier and are verified/certified as SDVOSB in the Small Business Search www. ***. *. * at the time of bid/offer submission and before award of this procurement. Offerors must submit their annual **** report.

A prebid site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, 7/14/26 at 11:30am. Prospective bidders shall meet at JAMES J. PETERS VAMC, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY **** Building 100 and Room Number GC100. Note: No other site visits will be allowed.

Questions must be received no later than July 29, 2026, at 12:00pm.

Bids providing less than 120 calendar days of government acceptance after the date bids are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

Magnitude of construction: between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.

The work will be substantially completed within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed.

Progress payments will be paid following acceptance by the government of that particular schedule item and a properly submitted and approved invoice. Final payment will be made within 30 calendar days upon receipt of a properly executed invoice.

Provide a 1-year labor and material warranty at no additional cost to the government.

The evaluation factors for award are detailed in Section M, which indicates a best value determination.

Contractors must be registered in SAM. gov and may need to provide company specialized experience and past performance documentation.

The penalty for making false statements in proposals is prescribed in 18 ****.

A site visit has been scheduled for July 08th, 2026, at 10:00 am MT. Amendment **** provides a map for parking and entry, and a floor plan to the maintenance breakroom.

Samples of various materials or equipment delivered on the site or in place may be taken by the contracting officer for testing.

Making false statements in proposals can lead to penalties. Failure to comply with subcontracting requirements or safety regulations may result in contract termination for default.

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