Asbestos Abatement

Amendment / Modification

This amendment serves to cancel Solicitation Number 36C26226Q0646. A new solicitation will be posted at a later date.

This amendment impacts the overall solicitation process by announcing its cancellation.

All previous submission deadlines and requirements for Solicitation Number 36C26226Q0646 are nullified. Offerors should await the release of a new solicitation.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment addresses several questions and provides clarifications regarding the "Asbestos abatement for patient care areas" solicitation (Solicitation Number: 36C26226Q0646).

Key points include:

• Environmental Reports & Hazmat Reports: Survey reports will be made available to the successful bidder.
• Photographs: Recent photographs of abatement areas are available as attachments.
• Measurements: Floor plans may be outdated; bidders should rely on provided square footages and measurements.
• Schedule: Work is performed during "stipulated hours of coverage as requested by the PPOC." Work may need to be performed after hours or on weekends, especially in the main hospital. Hours are flexible.
• Room Preparation: Rooms will be completely emptied of furniture, medical equipment, and VA property prior to abatement.
• Site Walk: There will be no site visit due to urgency.
• Subcontracting Limit: Refer to the original solicitation.
• Addenda: An amendment with answers to questions will be posted soon.
• Estimated Construction Budget: Not available; bidders should provide their best price.
• Plan Holder's List: Not available.
• Union Requirements: No.

This amendment primarily provides answers to bidder questions, clarifying aspects of the original solicitation, SOW, and schedule. It also notes that pictures for the solicitation are attached.

No changes to proposal deadlines are indicated. Bidders are advised to rely on provided measurements and to submit their best price as the budget is not available. The lack of a site visit is a key operational detail for bidders.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for asbestos, lead, and mold abatement services at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. The work involves the removal and disposal of contaminated carpeting, vinyl tile, mastic glue, and lead-containing wall materials in multiple buildings.

• Removal, disposal, and stabilization of asbestos, mold, and lead-containing flooring and wall materials.

• Specific locations include Buildings 114, 113, 115, 218, 500, and Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Buildings 200, 201.

• Contractor must provide all supervision, equipment, labor, transportation, materials, and required certificates.

• Installation of a negative air, three-stage decontamination area meeting Infection Control Risk Assessment standards.

• Provision of a third-party Industrial Hygienist, Certified Asbestos Consultant, and Certified Site Surveillance Technician.

• Lead abatement requires a California Department of Public Health Inspector/Assessor or Lead Sampling Technician.

• All personnel must possess required certifications (e.g., AHERA Worker/Supervisor, OSHA HAZWOPER, Lead Worker).

• Use of chemical solvents is prohibited.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Estimated June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027.

• Questions due: May 4, 2026, 10:00 AM PST.

• Offers due: May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM PST.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to marco.ramos1@va.gov.

• Evaluation will be based on Best Value with Special Standards, with Price being the sole evaluation factor.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM and verified as small businesses under NAICS 561710.

• This acquisition is a Total Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.

• Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

• Wage Determination WD 2015-5613 (Rev31) dated 12/03/2025 is applicable.

• Invoices are to be submitted monthly in arrears.

• Contractor personnel must wear VA-provided identification badges.