Z2DA--FY26: NRM (PROJ 673-21-153) BB Renovate Ground Floor Halls and Walls

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "BB Renovate Ground Floor Halls and Walls" project at the James A. Haley VA Hospital in Tampa, Florida. The project involves the renovation of ground floor halls and walls, including asbestos abatement and replacement of various building elements.

• Renovation of ground floor halls and walls.

• Asbestos abatement.

• Replacement of flooring, ceilings, doors, hardware, light fixtures, crash rails, handrails, drinking fountains, and related hallway elements.

• Architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work.

• Compliance with all construction documents, VA Master Specifications, and project specifications.

• Contractor personnel must maintain professional conduct and appearance, and wear required identification badges.

• Contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits.

• Project completion is required within 540 calendar days after notice to proceed.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Estimated Magnitude: Between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.

• Performance Period: 540 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

• Quote Due Date: May 1, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Email to David.hernandez1@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical/Management Approach, Specialized Experience, Schedule, Past Performance, and Price. Non-priced factors are equally important to price.

• Site Visit: April 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST (Building 42). RSVP required.

• RFIs Due: April 16, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST.

• Offer Acceptance Period: 120 calendar days.

• Bid Bond: Required, 20% of bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.

• Performance and Payment Bonds: Required within 10 calendar days of award.

• Set-Aside: This requirement is 100% set-aside for verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov and verified as an SDVOSB via the SBA certifications database.

• Experience Modification Rate (EMR) shall not exceed 1.0.

• Specifications and drawings will be provided electronically via SAM.gov attachments.

• Offerors must submit a complete Past Safety and Environmental Record and EMR documentation.

• Pricing quote must be submitted separately from the technical quote.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) intended for clients to evaluate a contractor's performance on a previous project. It is used to gather information that will assist the government in evaluating the contractor's past performance as part of the overall source selection process.

• Contractor Information: Fields for the contractor's firm name, CAGE code, address, contact information, and details about the work performed (prime/subcontractor, percentage of work).
• Contract Information: Details about the specific contract, including contract number, type, title, location, award and completion dates, original and final prices, and a project description.
• Client Information: Fields for the client's name, title, contact information, and their role in the project.
• Performance Ratings: A detailed rating system using adjectives (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable) to assess performance across various categories:
  • Quality
  • Schedule/Timeliness of Performance
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Management/Personnel/Labor
  • Cost/Financial Management
  • Safety/Security
  • General (including willingness to rehire)
• Narrative Remarks: A section for the client to provide specific strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or other comments.

Bidders should be aware that this form will be used by their clients to provide feedback on their past performance. The ratings and comments provided by clients on this questionnaire will directly impact the government's evaluation of the bidder's past performance. Contractors should ensure their clients are aware of this requirement and are prepared to complete the questionnaire accurately and promptly. The VA requests that clients submit the completed questionnaire directly to David.hernandez1@va.gov.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Base Offer Price Breakdown" spreadsheet, intended for offerors to detail their proposed costs for the opportunity. It serves as a template for providing a granular cost breakdown to the government for price analysis.

• Offeror Information: Fields for Offeror Name and Address.
• Project Details: Fields for Project Number, Title, and Location (though marked as N/A in this instance).
• Cost Breakdown by Division: A detailed table structured according to CSI MasterFormat divisions (e.g., Division 1 - General Requirements, Division 2 - Existing Conditions, etc.). For each division, offerors are expected to input Labor Cost, Material Cost, and Total Cost.
• Subtotals and Overheads: Includes sections for Division Subtotals, Overhead %, Profit %, and Bond %.
• Total Base Offer Cost: A final summary line for the total cost.
• Instructions: Explicitly states that offerors must provide additional price breakdowns to avoid lump sums and that this breakdown is for government price analysis.

This spreadsheet is critical for bidders to accurately and comprehensively detail their pricing structure. It guides how costs should be itemized and presented, ensuring compliance with the government's requirement for a detailed price analysis. Bidders must complete this form to submit a complete offer, providing transparency into their cost build-up.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) intended to gather feedback from a reference contact regarding a contractor's performance on a previous contract. This information is used by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to evaluate offers for a prime contract requirement.

• Contractor Information: To be completed by the contractor submitting the form.
• Reference Contact Instructions: Guidance for the individual providing the reference.
• Past Performance Ratings: A scale from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 5 (Exceptional), with definitions for each rating level, and an option for N/A.
• Remarks Section: For additional comments.
• Printed Name, Title, Signature: For the reference contact.

Bidders must provide this form to their past performance references. The reference contact will complete the form and submit it directly to the Contracting Officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The ratings and remarks provided by references will be used as part of the past performance evaluation for the solicitation referenced (Solicitation Number: [Not Specified in Document]). Bidders should ensure they select appropriate references who can provide a positive and accurate assessment of their performance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Pre-Award Contractor Safety and Environmental Record Form." It requires bidders to provide information regarding their safety and environmental record for pre-award evaluation.

• Company Name, Address, Telephone, Email, and Contact Person.
• A table to record data from OSHA 300 Forms for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025, including:
  • Number of man hours (jobsite and office).
  • Number of cases involving days away from work, restricted activity, or both.
  • Days away, restricted, or transferred rate (DART Rate).
  • Number of serious, willful, or repeat violations from OSHA or EPA within the last 3 years (with explanations for any violations).
• Instructions to attach copies of OSHA 300 and 300a Forms, with a link provided to the OSHA publications search page.
• Information on who administers the company's Safety and Health Program.
• Company's Insurance Experience Modification Rate (EMR) for the past 3 years, with a requirement for an EMR of 1 or less.

Bidders must complete and submit this form as part of their proposal. The information provided will be used to assess the company's safety and environmental compliance and performance, which is a key factor in the pre-award evaluation. An EMR of 1 or less is a stated requirement.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision (FL20260208) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, effective 01/02/2026. It outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction-related job classifications in Hillsborough County, Florida. The decision covers building construction projects, excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories. It includes rates for asbestos workers, elevator mechanics, power equipment operators, ironworkers, pipefitters, plumbers, carpenters, cement masons, electricians, floor layers, laborers, equipment operators (backhoe, bulldozer, grader, loader, roller), painters, roofers, sheet metal workers, sprinkler fitters, tile setters, truck drivers, and welders.

Key sections include:

• General Decision Information: Identifies the decision number, effective date, and geographic area.
• Labor Classifications and Rates: Lists specific job titles with their corresponding hourly wage rates and fringe benefits.
• Footnotes: Provides important details, such as employer contributions for vacation pay and a list of paid holidays.
• Executive Orders: References Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), outlining contractor obligations.
• Wage Determination Appeals Process: Details the procedures for appealing wage determination decisions.

This document is crucial for bidders on federal or federally-funded construction projects in Hillsborough County, Florida. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on such projects. Bidders must review these rates to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor standards. The document also clarifies how to handle unlisted classifications and the process for appealing wage determinations.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "100% Design Narrative" for the "Renovate Halls and Walls on the Ground Floor" project at the James A. Haley VA Hospital in Tampa, FL. It details the project's scope, design criteria, and phasing. The project involves the renovation of hallways and walls, including the replacement of flooring, ceilings, doors, hardware, light fixtures, crash rails, handrails, drinking fountains, and associated elements. It also includes mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work, as well as hazardous material remediation.

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the project's scope and technical requirements. Bidders can use this information to understand the extent of the renovation, the specific materials and systems involved, and the overall project objectives. It highlights the need for compliance with various codes and standards, and outlines the project's phasing and potential construction methods (e.g., "Half-Hall Tunneling" and "Scaffolding Tunneling"). The document also references the "Limited Asbestos & Lead Survey" (OHC Project #220074-AS), indicating that hazardous materials are present and will require specific handling procedures during the renovation. This information is crucial for bidders to accurately assess project complexity, develop a compliant bid, and plan for execution.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains architectural drawings and specifications for the "Renovate Halls and Walls on the Ground Floor" project at the James A. Haley VA Hospital. It details the scope of work, including the replacement of flooring, ceilings, doors, hardware, light fixtures, crash rails, handrails, drinking fountains, and other miscellaneous elements related to the hallways. The project encompasses architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical aspects.

• Project Description: Renovation of halls and walls on the ground floor of Building One.
• Scope of Work: Replacement of flooring, ceilings, doors, hardware, light fixtures, crash rails, handrails, drinking fountains, and related elements.
• Disciplines Involved: Architectural, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical.
• Key Requirements: Compliance with VA Master Construction Specifications, adherence to building codes (2020 FBC - International Building Code, Existing Building Code, Energy Conservation Code; NFPA 101 Life Safety Code; ABAAS & BFDG Accessibility Code & Guidelines; International Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Codes).
• Contractor Responsibilities: Verification of existing conditions, coordination with COR, adherence to safety and health directives, proper material handling and disposal, and provision of record drawings.
• Hazardous Materials: Identification and management of potential asbestos, lead-based paint, PCBs, and other toxic substances.
• Infection Control: Strict adherence to Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) protocols, including barrier construction, negative air pressure, and personnel decontamination.
• Phasing: Project to be completed in phases, with detailed coordination required for staging, traffic, and utility shutdowns.

These drawings are critical for bidders to understand the full scope of the renovation project, including the specific areas to be affected, the types of work involved (demolition, new construction, MEP), and the stringent requirements for safety, infection control, and hazardous material management within a healthcare facility. They provide detailed information on materials, construction types, and specific requirements for compliance with VA standards and building codes.

Specifications

This document contains specifications for various building components and systems, including:

• Plumbing: Sections cover common work results for plumbing, facility water distribution, wet-pipe sprinkler systems, and plumbing fixtures.
• HVAC: Specifications include common work results for HVAC, testing, adjusting, and balancing for HVAC, HVAC ducts and casings, air outlets and inlets, and HVAC and boiler plant insulation.
• Electrical: Requirements for electrical installations, low-voltage electrical power conductors and cables, grounding and bonding for electrical systems, raceway and boxes for electrical systems, lighting controls, interior lighting, and wiring devices.
• Communications: Requirements for communications installations, including grounding and bonding for communications systems, and raceways and boxes for communications systems.
• Fire Protection: Specifications for firestopping, fire extinguishers, and fire doors.
• Finishes: Includes subsurface preparation for floor finishes, resilient base and accessories, resilient stair treads, sheet rubber flooring, terrazzo flooring, acoustical ceilings, and painting.
• Other: Various other sections cover metal framing, access doors and frames, automatic door operators, wall and door protection, and fire extinguisher cabinets.

This document outlines the technical requirements, materials, installation procedures, and quality assurance standards for a wide range of building systems and components. Bidders must review these specifications to understand the detailed requirements for materials, installation methods, testing, and compliance with applicable codes and standards for each system they are bidding on. This includes specific requirements for plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, fire protection, finishes, and other building elements.

Specifications

This document contains specifications for various building components and systems, including:

• Division 00 - Special Sections (Not Used)
• Division 01 - General Requirements: Covers general requirements, project schedules, construction security, operations and storage, alterations, disposal, protection of existing vegetation, restoration, physical data, layout of work, as-built drawings, use of roadways, temporary use of mechanical and electrical equipment, temporary use of existing elevators, temporary toilets, availability and use of utility services, new telephone equipment, and tests.
• Division 02 - Existing Conditions: Includes demolition, traditional asbestos abatement, asbestos floor tile and mastic abatement, asbestos abatement for total demolition projects, and lead-based paint removal and disposal.
• Division 03 - Concrete (Not Used)
• Division 04 - Masonry (Not Used)
• Division 05 - Metals (Not Used)
• Division 06 - Wood, Plastics and Composites (Not Used)
• Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection: Covers applied fireproofing, firestopping, and joint sealants.
• Division 08 - Openings: Includes hollow metal doors and frames, interior wood doors, access doors and frames, door hardware, automatic door operators, low energy power assist door operators, and louvers and vents.
• Division 09 - Finishes: Covers subsurface preparation for floor finishes, schedule of finishes, non-structural metal framing, gypsum board, acoustical ceilings, resilient base and accessories, terrazzo flooring, painting, and multicolor interior finishing.
• Division 10 - Specialties: Includes signage, wall and door protection, and fire extinguisher cabinets.
• Division 11 - Equipment (Not Used)
• Division 12 - Furnishings (Not Used)
• Division 13 - Special Construction (Not Used)
• Division 14 - Conveying Equipment (Not Used)
• Division 21 - Fire Suppression: Covers wet-pipe sprinkler systems.
• Division 22 - Plumbing: Includes common work results for plumbing, plumbing insulation, water distribution, sanitary and vent piping, and plumbing fixtures.
• Division 23 - HVAC: Covers common work results for HVAC, testing, adjusting, and balancing for HVAC, HVAC and boiler plant insulation, HVAC ducts and casings, air outlets and inlets, and convection heating and cooling units.
• Division 26 - Electrical: Covers requirements for electrical installations, low-voltage electrical power conductors and cables, grounding and bonding for electrical systems, raceway and boxes for electrical systems, lighting controls, interior lighting, and wiring devices.
• Division 27 - Communications: Covers requirements for communications installations.
• Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security (Not Used)
• Division 31 - Earthwork (Not Used)
• Division 32 - Exterior Improvements (Not Used)

This document is a comprehensive set of specifications detailing the requirements for various construction elements and systems, including materials, installation, and quality assurance. It is intended for use by contractors and project managers to ensure compliance with established standards and regulations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains architectural drawings, specifically floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, and details related to the "Renovate Halls and Walls on the Ground Floor" project at the James A. Haley VA Hospital. It outlines the scope of work, demolition plans, new construction details, and various specifications.

• Project Scope: Renovation of hallways and walls on the ground floor of Building One, including replacement of flooring, ceilings, doors, hardware, light fixtures, crash rails, handrails, and drinking fountains.
• Disciplines: Includes architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Demolition Plans: Detailed plans for the removal of existing interior walls, ceilings, flooring, doors, and other elements.
• New Construction Details: Specifications for new walls, ceilings, flooring, doors, and finishes.
• Specifications: Extensive general notes covering contract requirements, safety, hazardous materials (including asbestos and lead paint), infection control, utility coordination, and project phasing.
• Drawings: Includes overall floor plans, demolition plans for various wings (A, B, C, D, E), reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, wall construction types, and finish schedules.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the full scope of the renovation project, including the extent of demolition and new construction, specific material and finish requirements, safety protocols, hazardous material handling procedures, and infection control measures. It provides the detailed technical information necessary to prepare an accurate bid and plan for execution.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for a "BB Renovate Ground Floor Halls and Walls" project (Project # 673-21-153) at the James A. Haley Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tampa, FL. The procurement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

The project involves the renovation of halls and walls on the ground floor of Building 1. Scope includes asbestos abatement, and replacement of flooring, ceilings, doors, hardware, light fixtures, crash rails, handrails, and drinking fountains. Work encompasses architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and abatement aspects as detailed in attached drawings and specifications. The estimated magnitude of this project is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.

• Contract Type: Bid/Build

• Period of Performance: 540 days after notice to proceed.

• Estimated Value: $5,000,000.00 - $10,000,000.00 (VAAR 836.204 magnitude).

• A Request for Quote (RFQ) with specifications will be posted on or about 04/15/2026.

• The response date for this presolicitation notice is March 31, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

• All responsible SDVOSB sources may submit a proposal when the RFQ is released.

• Set-Aside: 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a small business size standard of $45M.

• Businesses must be registered in SAM.gov prior to contract award and throughout the performance period.

• Business size and NAICS code will be verified via SBA's Small Business Search.

• This is a pre-solicitation notice; no contract will be awarded from this notice.

• SDVOSBs interested in this requirement are encouraged to contact David Hernandez at DAVID.HERNANDEZ1@VA.GOV to confirm sufficient eligible sources.

• Attached documents include Drawings and Specifications for the project.