626-25-104 Garage Suicide Protection

The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, VA Medical Center, 1310 24th Ave., S., Nashville, TN 37212 has a requirement for Project# 626-25-104 Garage Suicide Prevention. This will be a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns under the authority of 38 U.S.C section 8127 (d). NAICS code 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction applies to this requirement. The small business size standard is $45M. The estimated range of construction is Between $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. This requirement will be procured per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 14.101 - Sealed Bidding. The solicitation is expected to be posted on or around October 27, 2026, and close on or around December 02, 2026. This requirement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns under the authority of 38 U.S.C §8127 (d). Only those SDVOSB’s listed and viewable in the SBA (Small Business Search) database located at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/. The SBA (Small Business Search) database will be checked at the time of offer submission as well as prior to award. All offers must also have an active listing in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The awarded contractor must also submit evidence of enrollment with VETS4212. In addition to the requirements as set forth in the solicitation notice (to be issued), the proposed contractor must also be determined responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9. The Contracting Officer will determine responsibility prior to award any award being made. Questions related to this requirement will only be addressed in writing by way of email to the Contracting Officer at Michael.brown1305@va.gov. The Project number, Project Name and Solicitation Number must be included in the subject line of all questions related to this requirement. Note: No questions will be considered until the actual solicitation is released, on or by October 27, 2026. STATEMENT OF WORK Project: 626-25-104 Garage Suicide Prevention Scope of Work: The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, and supervision necessary to accomplish the work for 626-25-104 Garage Suicide Prevention at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, VA Medical Center, in accordance with the specifications and drawings. Work includes demolition and new construction, including, but not limited to general construction, civil, architectural, electrical, low voltage, industrial hygiene, and certain other items. Statement Of Bid Item(S) BID ITEMS: DEDUCT #1: Provide and install the fall deterrent system and lighting as shown in the drawings and specified in the project documents. DEDUCT #2: Deduct all lighting fixtures from the scope of this project. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. All work, including materials, shall have a one-year warranty, or as noted in project specifications. 2. The contractor is to provide 10% spares for all lighting fixtures. 3. The contractor shall complete the work required under this statement of work (SOW) within 180 calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP), which includes all work, submittals, material lead times, inspection, and closeout. 4. Medical Center normal working hours are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On-site work time should be managed to minimize the effect on the medical center. 5. The contractor will be required to work nights, weekends, and evenings to complete the work, to maintain the functionality of affected areas and to minimize disruptions to the Medical Center’s operations. Before evening and weekend work begins, the project schedule shall be submitted by the contractor and approved by the VA COR one week before the work takes place. 6. Any shutdowns will require COR approval and a minimum of one week’s notice. 7. The contractor will coordinate all work in advance with VA COR. 8. The VA retains the right to keep any existing lights after they are deinstalled. 9. The contractor superintendent and safety officer will always be on-site during the performance of the work associated with this contract. 10. When using furnish , provide , install , or similar term is used regarding all labor, materials, and equipment to perform the job it shall mean a complete installation that is ready for use. 11. The contractor shall identify all employees that will be working under the awarded contract. The contractor personnel shall include employees, sub-contractors, suppliers, and delivery personnel entering the medical center. Those employees shall bring one photo ID and a second form of state /federally issued ID to obtain a VA Contractor identification badge (REAL ID is required as one source of ID). A Passport or Social Security Card will suffice as the second form of ID. This badge must always be worn above the belt while on medical center property. The contractor’s employees shall return all I.D. badges to designated personnel at the end of the period of performance of the contract. Lost badges will result in a surcharge. 12. The contractor's safety manager is responsible for safety inspections of all contract operations and will be identified to the contractor. All VA and OSHA safety regulations shall be observed during the performance of work. Provide signage and barricades, caution tape, warning lights etc as required, to maintain safety and protection of work around the project work site. Workers are required to utilize all PPE requirements per OSHA including but not limited to high-visibility safety vests, for workers safety. 13. Daily safety reports and daily construction reports are required - DAILY. 14. Additionally, on-site workers are screened daily at facility entrances prior to work. 15. The contractor shall visit the job site to thoroughly familiarize themselves with all the details of this work and working conditions. The contractor should also verify all dimensions in the field and should advise the CO and COR of any discrepancy before performing any work. The contractor shall be responsible for the coordination and proper relation of his work to the building, structure, phasing, ensuring the safety of employees, and workmen. 16. The contractor shall not allow smoking in any building or vehicle (located on VA property) and shall ensure employees do not smoke on VA property. This is a smoke free facility. Violation of VA directive will result in a Federal Fine. 17. The contractor will take adequate precautions to protect all adjacent equipment, concrete pads, and walkways in the work area from spills, drips, runs, and damage from the use of power tools. 18. The general contractor will be provided with two parking spaces (additional drivers of the general contractor will be issued a parking violation ticket). All others related to the project can utilize other paid parking lots/garages located off campus. The government isn’t responsible for additional parking. Drivers should be particularly concerned with pedestrian traffic and yield to pedestrians. Seat Belt use is mandatory on all VA grounds. 19. The Contractor shall always keep the work area(s) free from the accumulation of waste materials. The Contractor shall remove from the work area and premises any rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. This includes the area outside of the building. If materials are stored on-site, they shall be organized and kept inside a conditioned storage space. A messy work area is dangerous; the COR has the authority to request that the site be cleaned in lieu of proceeding with work. The government is not providing storage space. Material in storage but not yet installed cannot be invoiced to the project. 20. Equipment (building service equipment and systems) shall be provided by nationally recognized manufacturers that produce and distribute equipment/ products across the United States for over 5 years. Manufacturers must have local vendor representation. Materials for this project must be sourced from the USA, materials submitted from other countries will not be accepted. If applicable the equipment must be UL rated. 21. Due to space limitations, the contractor will only be provided with one location for staging (one small conex and one small dumpster assuming they do not already have one, if one is already on site, they will not be given additional space). For equipment/material that is no longer needed and/or waste, the contractor is responsible for proper and daily removal. Staging area location will be determined by the COR. No material is to be stored outside. If material is found to be stored outside of a conditioned location the COR has the right to request that the material be replaced with new material. 22. There is only one final project inspection, and it will take place at the end of the project, The contractor shall request a final inspection two weeks after providing a certified inspection report(s) (in writing), and a copy of their completed and corrected QA inspection. At the time of the request there shall be no incomplete work. There are additional inspections required while the work progresses but only one final inspection. 23. All penetrations through ceilings, floors, pipe chases, fire walls, smoke barriers, and ceiling tiles etc are required to be appropriately sealed by a certified fire stop installer (credentials to be provided to the COR) to maintain NFPA 101 and Joint Commission compliance. Penetrations need to be sealed at the end of the workday and/or before leaving the area of work. For continuity with existing firestop systems; Hilti brand products should be utilized. 24. Burn permits are required at this facility on a daily basis. Neglecting to use the form may result in the removal of violators from the campus. 25. Safety is no accident; OSHA standards are to be met at this facility. Periodic safety reviews are made of the site multiple times each week. Violations may result in the removal of violators from the campus and repeat violations may result in additional enforcement from FED OSHA.