This is a solicitation for construction services to install alternate connections for steam and chilled water at the VAMC Cape Coral. The project magnitude is between $1,000,**** and $2,000,****. The solicitation is a 100% set-aside for verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Key dates include an organized site visit on April 15, 2026, and a quote due date of May 11, 2026. Requests for Information (RFIs) must be submitted by April 22, 2026. Offer acceptance period is 120 calendar days. Offerors must be registered in SAM. gov and SBA's certifications database. A bid bond of 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less, is required. Offerors must also submit past safety and environmental records, including an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) not exceeding 1. 0. Wages must comply with Davis Bacon wage determinations. The contract performance period is 180 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Award will be based on best value, considering technical management approach, specialized experience, schedule, past performance, and price. Detailed submission requirements are outlined for each factor.
The contractor shall begin performance within 180 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed, and complete it within the same timeframe. This performance period is mandatory.
The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms beyond referencing FAR **** and VAAR **** regarding electronic submission of payment requests.
The bid notice mentions a minimum 2-year warranty on workmanship and manufacturer warranties per products.
The government will award one firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation and represents the best value to the government, considering technical management approach, specialized experience, schedule, past performance, and price.
Offerors must be actively registered in SAM. gov and SBA's certifications database. For this requirement, offerors must be verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). They must also submit completed past safety and environmental records, including an EMR not exceeding 1. 0.
The bid notice mentions liquidated damages for failure to complete the work within the specified time, in the amount of $1,**** for each calendar day of delay.
An organized site visit is scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. Please contact engineering technician Vincent Naimo at ***@***. *. * to confirm attendance.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenges or protests beyond referencing FAR ****, Service of Protest.
The magnitude of this project is between $1,000,**** and $2,000,****.