This is an amendment to a solicitation for the replacement of a nurse call and code blue system at the Fargo VA Health Care System. The project involves construction, including engineering, labor, materials, equipment, warranty, training, and services for the complete installation of a new digital nurse call and code blue communication system. The estimated magnitude of construction cost is between $2,000,**** and $5,000,****. Bids are due electronically by 2:00 PM CT on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. 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. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the government, considering only price. Performance and payment bonds are required within ten calendar days after award.
Bids are due no later than 2:00 PM CT, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The performance period is 475 days after Notice to Proceed.
Payment will be made by the Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center. Specific terms are detailed in the solicitation, including prompt payment for construction contracts.
The project includes equipment warranty and system warranty.
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.
A determination of responsibility will be conducted for the apparent low bidder prior to award. The contractor must have adequate financial resources, ability to comply with the schedule, a satisfactory performance record, integrity, necessary organization, experience, and technical skills, and eligible under applicable laws.
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. Site investigation and conditions affecting the work clauses will be included.
Questions, inquiries, or such are due no later than May 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT. No late questions will be accepted or answered after this deadline.
Failure to acknowledge an amendment may result in the offeror's bid being considered nonresponsive. Failure to provide documentation as outlined in the bid submission documents section by the date and time set for receipt of bids may deem the bid nonresponsive. Any exception to the terms and conditions of this invitation for bid will result in a nonresponsive bid.
The magnitude of construction cost range is between $2,000,**** and $5,000,****.