This is a solicitation for the replacement of the nurse call and code blue system at the VA Health Care System in Fargo, ND. The project includes the integration of the code blue annunciation system through the existing overhead paging system. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, etc. necessary for complete installation. The magnitude of construction cost is estimated between $2,000,**** and $5,000,****. Bids are due by June 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM CT. Technical questions must be submitted in writing via email by May 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT. Bidding materials will be available electronically on sam. gov. Bid submission is via email to ***@***. *. * bid guarantee is required. Performance and payment bonds are required within 10 calendar days after award. The apparent low bidder will undergo a responsibility determination. Contractors must be registered in SAM. VETS **** reporting is required. Past performance will be evaluated through CPARS. Background investigations and OIG exclusions checks are mandatory for contractor employees. A preconstruction conference will be held before work commences.
The contractor shall begin performance within calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. The project completion is expected within 475 days after NTP (Notice to Proceed).
The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms. However, it references FAR ****, Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts, and FAR ****, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer: System for Award Management, which may provide details on payment procedures.
The bid notice states that the project shall include engineering, labor, material and products, equipment warranty, system warranty, training, and services for, and incidental to, the complete installation of new and fully operating digital nurse call/code blue communication system and associated equipment.
Award may only be made with the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the government, considering only price.
The winning bidder must be determined as responsible by the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR Part 9, Contractor Qualifications. This includes having adequate financial resources, ability to comply with delivery schedules, satisfactory performance and integrity records, necessary organization and skills, adequate equipment and facilities, and being otherwise qualified and eligible.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties. However, it references FAR clauses related to contract termination and disputes, which may outline consequences for non-compliance.
An organized site visit has been scheduled for April 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM CT. Participants will meet at Fargo, North Dakota, VA in room BD95.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenges or protests. However, it references FAR ****, Protest After Award, and FAR ****, Disputes, which may provide relevant information.
The bid notice mentions that any information received by the government that would be cause for a negative determination of responsibility may make the offeror ineligible for award. It also references FAR ****, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters, and FAR ****, Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements Certification.
The magnitude of construction cost range is between $2,000,**** and $5,000,****.