Z1DA--NRM-CONST | 528A7-19-720 | Repair SPS Deficiencies 36C24226B0029

Page 2 of 2 PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE THIS PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE IS TO INFORM YOU THAT THE SYRACUSE VA MEDICAL CENTER, LOCATED AT 800 IRVING AVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13210 WILL BE POSTING A SOLICITATION ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 8, 2025, FOR THE SYRACUSE VAMC REPAIR SPS DEFICIENCIES PROJECT. The Syracuse VAMC is requesting a contract to provide all labor and materials to furnish, install and rework Security/Entrance doors at the following location: The scope of this project requires construction work to repair the deficiencies within the SPS area to fulfill the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 (standards for Quality Management Systems), VA Directive VHA-1116(2) and VA Design Guide PG-18-12 285 Sterile Processing Service. -The Sterile Processing Service s main function is to ensure adequate and timely provision of properly cleaned, disinfected and sterilized semi-critical and critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) for all supported clinical procedures in the facility (ORs, DTRs, Specialty Procedure Rooms, etc.). This procurement will be a 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. The NAICS code is 236220. The small business standard is $45.0 Million. The magnitude of construction per FAR Part 36.204 is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.00. Solicitation materials consisting of the Information for Bid Details, Specifications, Drawings and Contract Forms will be available on beta.SAM.gov in electronic format only. The POC for this project will be Terry Fraser and can be reach at email at terry.fraser@va.gov.

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Page 4 of 4 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS 2.1 BID OPENING INFORMATION In accordance with FAR 14.202-8, the government is authorizing electronic bids on this solicitation. ALL bids shall be emailed to terry.fraser@va.gov Contracting Officer and timestamped by April 23, 2026, at 2:00pm EST prior to the bid opening time. The bids shall include copies of a bid bond. The bid opening shall take place on April 23, 2026, at 2:15pm EST. No hand-carried or mailed bids will be accepted. The bid opening will take place via Microsoft Teams conference call. To access the conference, please access: To join by phone please dial 1-347-566-4838 Phone conference ID: 196 379 950# 2.2 Special Notes regarding FAR 52.229-3: Federal, State and Local Taxes: Offerors are hereby notified that under the New York Statutes Annotated, 54:32B-9 (2), the United States of America, any of its agencies and instrumentalities, are not subject to sales or use tax when it is the purchaser, user, or consumer of personal property. Pursuant to New York Administrative Code 18:24-5.3, a contractor s purchase of such building and construction materials within the State of New York to be incorporated into the real property belonging to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is subject to the exemption from the state of New York sales tax. To take advantage of the tax exemption the successful offeror under this solicitation must complete FORM ST-13 Contractor s Exempt Purchase Certificate when it purchases construction materials for this contract and keep on file as required by the state of New York tax laws. Notwithstanding FAR 52.229-3, all bids received in response to this solicitation are presumed to reflect this tax exemption and therefore should not include the state of New York sales tax for incorporation into VA real estate under this contract. 1.1 BID PRICING SHEET Bids providing less that 120 Calendar Days of Government Acceptance after the date bids are due will not be considered and will be rejected. The bidder agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this bid is accepted by the Government in writing within 120 calendar days after the date bidders are due. BASE BID A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: Work includes general construction, electrical and Fire alarm upgrades and certain other items. The Contract period of performance for Base Bid construction shall be 550 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP). Base Bid $ ___________________________ Offers shall provide a complete package to include the completed bid sheet along with the following to be determined responsive, responsible, and considered for award: Bid Bond and associated documents on correct forms. Acknowledgement of all amendments. Completed 52.225-2 Buy America Certificate. Completed 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations in Subcontractors Compliance Certificate. Verified/visible/certified on the Small Business Administration Certification on SBA - Dynamic Small Business Search. Proof of compliance with VETS 4212 Federal Contractor Reporting. (a) Bidding materials consisting of Invitation for Bids, drawings, specifications and contract forms will be available on https://beta.sam.gov/ in electronic format only by searching for solicitation number 36C24226B0029. All interested parties (subs & primes) should register at https://beta.sam.gov/ as an Interested Vendor so that others will know of our interest in participating in this procurement. A Bidder s mailing list WILL NOT BE prepared by the Contract Specialist. SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS: Amendments to the solicitation will be posted at SAM.gov/. Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. By registering to Receive Notification , you will be notified by e-mail of any new amendments that have been issued and posted. No other notification of amendments will be provided. Bidders are reminded that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to this solicitation prior to the time for receipt of bids. (b) If bid exceeds $150,000 a bid bond must be submitted. A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, will require rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then. (c) If the contract will exceed $150,000 (see FAR 28.102-1 for lesser amount), the bidder to whom award is made will be required to furnish two bonds, a Payment Bond, SF 25A, and a Performance Bond, SF 25, each in the penal sum as noted in the General Conditions of the Specification. Copies of SFs 25 and 25A may be obtained upon application to the issuing office. (d) If the bid is between $30,000 - $150,000. The bidder to whom award is made will be required to furnish a Payment Bond, Standard Form 25A or alternative payment protection which conforms to the requirements set forth in FAR Clause 52.228-13, Alternative Payment Protections, as noted in the General Conditions of this Specification. Copies of the Standard Form of Payment Bond may be obtained upon application to the Issuing Office. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: The Contractor shall furnish all necessary professional Construction services to provide complete scope of work for Project 528A7-19-720 in accordance with the project drawings and specifications for the Albany VAMC. Magnitude of Construction: $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 See attached A.1 Attachements See attached document: Drawings Addendum. See attached document: Drawings 1. See attached document: Drawings 2. See attached document: Drawings 3. See attached document: VA 528A7-19-270 Specifications - Volume I. See attached document: VA 528A7-19-270 Specifications - Volume II. See attached document: Basis of Design. See attached document: Proposed New Equipment Combined.

Page 4 of 4 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS 2.1 BID OPENING INFORMATION In accordance with FAR 14.202-8, the government is authorizing electronic bids on this solicitation. ALL bids shall be emailed to terry.fraser@va.gov Contracting Officer and timestamped by April 30, 2026, at 2:00pm EST prior to the bid opening time. The bids shall include copies of a bid bond. The bid opening shall take place on April 30, 2026, at 2:15pm EST. No hand-carried or mailed bids will be accepted. The bid opening will take place via Microsoft Teams conference call. To access the conference, please access: To join by phone please dial 1-347-566-4838 Phone conference ID: 196 379 950# 2.2 Special Notes regarding FAR 52.229-3: Federal, State and Local Taxes: Offerors are hereby notified that under the New York Statutes Annotated, 54:32B-9 (2), the United States of America, any of its agencies and instrumentalities, are not subject to sales or use tax when it is the purchaser, user, or consumer of personal property. Pursuant to New York Administrative Code 18:24-5.3, a contractor s purchase of such building and construction materials within the State of New York to be incorporated into the real property belonging to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is subject to the exemption from the state of New York sales tax. To take advantage of the tax exemption the successful offeror under this solicitation must complete FORM ST-13 Contractor s Exempt Purchase Certificate when it purchases construction materials for this contract and keep on file as required by the state of New York tax laws. Notwithstanding FAR 52.229-3, all bids received in response to this solicitation are presumed to reflect this tax exemption and therefore should not include the state of New York sales tax for incorporation into VA real estate under this contract. 1.1 BID PRICING SHEET Bids providing less that 120 Calendar Days of Government Acceptance after the date bids are due will not be considered and will be rejected. The bidder agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this bid is accepted by the Government in writing within 120 calendar days after the date bidders are due. BASE BID A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: Work includes general construction, electrical and Fire alarm upgrades and certain other items. The Contract period of performance for Base Bid construction shall be 550 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP). Base Bid $ ___________________________ Offers shall provide a complete package to include the completed bid sheet along with the following to be determined responsive, responsible, and considered for award: Bid Bond and associated documents on correct forms. Acknowledgement of all amendments. Completed 52.225-2 Buy America Certificate. Completed 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations in Subcontractors Compliance Certificate. Verified/visible/certified on the Small Business Administration Certification on SBA - Dynamic Small Business Search. Proof of compliance with VETS 4212 Federal Contractor Reporting. (a) Bidding materials consisting of Invitation for Bids, drawings, specifications and contract forms will be available on https://beta.sam.gov/ in electronic format only by searching for solicitation number 36C24226B0029. All interested parties (subs & primes) should register at https://beta.sam.gov/ as an Interested Vendor so that others will know of our interest in participating in this procurement. A Bidder s mailing list WILL NOT BE prepared by the Contract Specialist. SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS: Amendments to the solicitation will be posted at SAM.gov/. Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. By registering to Receive Notification , you will be notified by e-mail of any new amendments that have been issued and posted. No other notification of amendments will be provided. Bidders are reminded that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to this solicitation prior to the time for receipt of bids. (b) If bid exceeds $150,000 a bid bond must be submitted. A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, will require rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then. (c) If the contract will exceed $150,000 (see FAR 28.102-1 for lesser amount), the bidder to whom award is made will be required to furnish two bonds, a Payment Bond, SF 25A, and a Performance Bond, SF 25, each in the penal sum as noted in the General Conditions of the Specification. Copies of SFs 25 and 25A may be obtained upon application to the issuing office. (d) If the bid is between $30,000 - $150,000. The bidder to whom award is made will be required to furnish a Payment Bond, Standard Form 25A or alternative payment protection which conforms to the requirements set forth in FAR Clause 52.228-13, Alternative Payment Protections, as noted in the General Conditions of this Specification. Copies of the Standard Form of Payment Bond may be obtained upon application to the Issuing Office. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: The Contractor shall furnish all necessary professional Construction services to provide complete scope of work for Project 528A7-19-720 in accordance with the project drawings and specifications for the Albany VAMC. Magnitude of Construction: $1,000,000 and $5,000,000

Bid RFI Update Solicitation: 36C24226B0029/Project: 528A7-19-720 Repair SPS Deficiencies Answered By: Emery P. Gasparek Jr; Jim Granier Date: 04-28-2026. Is there a lay-down area designated for this project? Answer: There are no designated laydown areas on the drawings. AHU-2., Limited space on roof near Temp Unit, and limited space on 10th floor near AHU-2 area. AHU-11, Limited Space on Shaft 5 Roof, and inside near unit. AHU-7 extremely limited space inside Shaft 2, near units. There is nothing on drawings showing any pre-determined areas so contractors should assume no laydown area permitted. Is parking available for contractors on-site? Answer: No. One dumpster or one parking spot. Due to volatile material price fluctuations and unpredictability of the market, will the government agree to pay for Stored Materials on this project to avoid price increases post bid? Documentation of material invoice/packing slips, photo, and insurance backup information for each relevant charge would be provided. Answer: No If a project runs past initial period of performance, can material costs be submitted then? Supplier & Manufacturers don t wait to bill, having to hold/extend carrying these costs puts an extreme burden on contractors. Answer: No Section 28 13 00: Physical Access Control System is missing from project specifications. Answer: Will include 3/AS-902 mentions Apco Signs. Is Apco sole source, or can other sign manufacturers be utilized? Answer: Apco is the Basis of Design for the hospital Confirm temp SPS trailer is in GC contract. Answer: Yes it is to be included in the Bid Please define GC responsibility for remove, storage, and reinstallation of existing equipment. For example, built-in units (washers, cart washers, and sterilizers) have stainless steel trim surrounds, in-wall and floor utility connections. Will vendors make disconnections and package these units for storage? Answer: - VA will have Equipment MFG s shut down and secure equipment. -Contractor will disconnect all utilities. -Contractor will move equipment to Contractor s warehouse for storage. -Contractor will store in warehouse for the duration of Phase 2. -Contractor will move equipment back to VA or install new Identical Equipment. -Contraction will make all utility connects to equipment including but not limited to (Steam, Air , Water, RO Water, Data, Electrical, and Drains). -All Stainless Panels near Sterilizers are to be removed and re-installed by Contractor. This includes fitment to new Sterilizers. -VA will have all Equipment new or used Started up and Commissioned by MFG s. What are climate control requirements for the equipment? Answer: Temperature 68 degrees +/- 2; Humidity 40% +/- 5% Who is responsible for utility connections on reinstallation? Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project Who is responsible for reinstalling stainless trim surrounds? Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project At site visit, we were told the cart washer drain is leaking. This equipment is to remain, and the drain seems to be underneath the unit who is responsible for disassembling and reassembling the unit for drain work? Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project Who is responsible for providing the commissioning agent, the VA or general contractor? Answer: Contractor is responsible for commissioning all aspects of project except for the equipment. VA will commission all equipment Will there be specific haul routes required for ingress of materials and equipment and/or egress of removed equipment and debris? Answer: Contractor to decide, however, there are specific requirements with moving materials through Patient Care areas including moving materials off hours. All carts and materials/debris are required to be covered. Each area was walked during the site visit. See drawings and specs for additional details How many consecutive days would crane be allowed to stay set up? Answer: One day. All Crane picks are performed on weekends or after hours with Contractors providing all supervision, safety, and associated required personnel. A required Crane Permit is required to be submitted by Contractor to VA for approval. Confirm temp SPS trailer rental and rigging is to be included in GC contract Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project need to include this in their Bid Please define GC responsibility for remove, storage, and reinstallation of existing equipment. -Built-in units (washers, cart washers, and sterilizers) have stainless steel trim surrounds, Answer: the Cart Washer does not get moved and has to be protected in place by Contractors bidding this Project. Contractors bidding this Project are required to repair the leaking drain under the Cart Washer which requires the disconnect and removal of some piping and components which are in the Scope of this Project by Contractors bidding this Project. All other built-in units will be including Stainless Steel Surrounds, removing, moving to storage, storage, and re-installation are the responsibility of Contractors bidding this Project. VA will have Equipment MFG s shut down and secure equipment. Before it is to be moved. All other Mechanical, Electrical and other work is the responsibility of contractors bidding this Project. Built In Units and Sterilizers are in the Scope of this Project, and Contractor bidding this Project are required to include it. -in-wall and floor utility connections. Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project are responsible for this work Will vendors make disconnections and package these units for storage? Answer: NO Contractors Bidding this Project need to include this in their Bid. VA will have Equipment MFG s shut down and secure equipment. Before it is to be moved. What are climate control requirements for the equipment? Answer: Temperature 68 degrees +/- 2; Humidity 40% +/- 5% Who is responsible for utility connections on reinstallation? Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project Who is responsible for reinstalling stainless trim surrounds? Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project At site visit we were told the cart washer drain is leaking. This equipment is to-remain, and the drain seems to be underneath the unit who is responsible for disassembling and reassembling the unit for drain work? Answer: the Cart Washer does not get moved and has to be protected in place by Contractors bidding this Project. Contractors bidding this Project are required to repair the leaking drain under the Cart Washer which requires the disconnect and removal of some piping and components which are in the Scope of this Project by Contractors bidding this Project. Please provide full-size drawings, drawings released on SAM are 8.5 x 11 . Answer: Full size drawings work around below to try. Also working with AE for new PDF of drawings. CO will send in another amendment. Requesting an extension due to lack of full size drawings. Answer: Bid Due Date has been extended to May 13th 2PM. STEP 1 Contractors can open the drawings and select Print as a PDF STEP 2 Click Page Set-up in lower left corner and select the size they want to plot. Save it and plot the larger PDF On plan page AS-801-AD there are three openings which state the existing doors are to be removed, stored, cleaned and reinstalled. These are units #78-1, 84 and 85. That same comment states to provide new hardware. May I assume the frames will also be ETR and only price the hardware? Please confirm and thank you again. Answer: Price Only the Hardware I am looking at the door types on plan page AS-801-AD and they have referenced some which do not exist. If you look at the door type column several of the units are listed as 2F or 2T. These codes do not relate to the door elevations. Please reach out to the architect and send answers as soon as possible, so I may keep moving ahead on this one. Thanks! Answer: 2F should be Metal; 2T should be Wood

Bid Update Solicitation: 36C24226B0029/Project: 528A7-19-720 Repair SPS Deficiencies Answered By: Emery P. Gasparek Jr; Jim Granier Date: 04-28-2026. Is there a lay-down area designated for this project? Answer: There are no designated laydown areas on the drawings. AHU-2., Limited space on roof near Temp Unit, and limited space on 10th floor near AHU-2 area. AHU-11, Limited Space on Shaft 5 Roof, and inside near unit. AHU-7 extremely limited space inside Shaft 2, near units. There is nothing on drawings showing any pre-determined areas so contractors should assume no laydown area permitted. Is parking available for contractors on-site? Answer: No. One dumpster or one parking spot. Due to volatile material price fluctuations and unpredictability of the market, will the government agree to pay for Stored Materials on this project to avoid price increases post bid? Documentation of material invoice/packing slips, photo, and insurance backup information for each relevant charge would be provided. Answer: No If a project runs past initial period of performance, can material costs be submitted then? Supplier & Manufacturers don t wait to bill, having to hold/extend carrying these costs puts an extreme burden on contractors. Answer: No Section 28 13 00: Physical Access Control System is missing from project specifications. Answer: Will include 3/AS-902 mentions Apco Signs. Is Apco sole source, or can other sign manufacturers be utilized? Answer: Apco is the Basis of Design for the hospital Confirm temp SPS trailer is in GC contract. Answer: Yes it is to be included in the Bid Please define GC responsibility for remove, storage, and reinstallation of existing equipment. For example, built-in units (washers, cart washers, and sterilizers) have stainless steel trim surrounds, in-wall and floor utility connections. Will vendors make disconnections and package these units for storage? Answer: - VA will have Equipment MFG s shut down and secure equipment. -Contractor will disconnect all utilities. -Contractor will move equipment to Contractor s warehouse for storage. -Contractor will store in warehouse for the duration of Phase 2. -Contractor will move equipment back to VA or install new Identical Equipment. -Contraction will make all utility connects to equipment including but not limited to (Steam, Air , Water, RO Water, Data, Electrical, and Drains). -All Stainless Panels near Sterilizers are to be removed and re-installed by Contractor. This includes fitment to new Sterilizers. -VA will have all Equipment new or used Started up and Commissioned by MFG s. What are climate control requirements for the equipment? Answer: Temperature 68 degrees +/- 2; Humidity 40% +/- 5% Who is responsible for utility connections on reinstallation? Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project Who is responsible for reinstalling stainless trim surrounds? Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project At site visit, we were told the cart washer drain is leaking. This equipment is to remain, and the drain seems to be underneath the unit who is responsible for disassembling and reassembling the unit for drain work? Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project Who is responsible for providing the commissioning agent, the VA or general contractor? Answer: Contractor is responsible for commissioning all aspects of project except for the equipment. VA will commission all equipment Will there be specific haul routes required for ingress of materials and equipment and/or egress of removed equipment and debris? Answer: Contractor to decide, however, there are specific requirements with moving materials through Patient Care areas including moving materials off hours. All carts and materials/debris are required to be covered. Each area was walked during the site visit. See drawings and specs for additional details How many consecutive days would crane be allowed to stay set up? Answer: One day. All Crane picks are performed on weekends or after hours with Contractors providing all supervision, safety, and associated required personnel. A required Crane Permit is required to be submitted by Contractor to VA for approval. Confirm temp SPS trailer rental and rigging is to be included in GC contract Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project need to include this in their Bid Please define GC responsibility for remove, storage, and reinstallation of existing equipment. -Built-in units (washers, cart washers, and sterilizers) have stainless steel trim surrounds, Answer: the Cart Washer does not get moved and has to be protected in place by Contractors bidding this Project. Contractors bidding this Project are required to repair the leaking drain under the Cart Washer which requires the disconnect and removal of some piping and components which are in the Scope of this Project by Contractors bidding this Project. All other built-in units will be including Stainless Steel Surrounds, removing, moving to storage, storage, and re-installation are the responsibility of Contractors bidding this Project. VA will have Equipment MFG s shut down and secure equipment. Before it is to be moved. All other Mechanical, Electrical and other work is the responsibility of contractors bidding this Project. Built In Units and Sterilizers are in the Scope of this Project, and Contractor bidding this Project are required to include it. -in-wall and floor utility connections. Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project are responsible for this work Will vendors make disconnections and package these units for storage? Answer: NO Contractors Bidding this Project need to include this in their Bid. VA will have Equipment MFG s shut down and secure equipment. Before it is to be moved. What are climate control requirements for the equipment? Answer: Temperature 68 degrees +/- 2; Humidity 40% +/- 5% Who is responsible for utility connections on reinstallation? Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project Who is responsible for reinstalling stainless trim surrounds? Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project At site visit we were told the cart washer drain is leaking. This equipment is to-remain, and the drain seems to be underneath the unit who is responsible for disassembling and reassembling the unit for drain work? Answer: the Cart Washer does not get moved and has to be protected in place by Contractors bidding this Project. Contractors bidding this Project are required to repair the leaking drain under the Cart Washer which requires the disconnect and removal of some piping and components which are in the Scope of this Project by Contractors bidding this Project. Please provide full-size drawings, drawings released on SAM are 8.5 x 11 . Answer: Provided. Requesting an extension due to lack of full size drawings. Answer: Bid date extended to 5/15/26 STEP 1 Contractors can open the drawings and select Print as a PDF STEP 2 Click Page Set-up in lower left corner and select the size they want to plot. Save it and plot the larger PDF On plan page AS-801-AD there are three openings which state the existing doors are to be removed, stored, cleaned and reinstalled. These are units #78-1, 84 and 85. That same comment states to provide new hardware. May I assume the frames will also be ETR and only price the hardware? Please confirm and thank you again. Answer: Price Only the Hardware I am looking at the door types on plan page AS-801-AD and they have referenced some which do not exist. If you look at the door type column several of the units are listed as 2F or 2T. These codes do not relate to the door elevations. Please reach out to the architect and send answers as soon as possible, so I may keep moving ahead on this one. Thanks! Answer: 2F should be Metal; 2T should be Wood DISREGARD THIS ANSWER Specifically, Door Type 2 appears to correspond to a consistent door elevation (narrow lite vision panel), with the suffix F or T potentially indicating glazing type (fire-rated vs. tempered), rather than door material. Additionally, the current clarification results in changes to door materials that may not align with the indicated fire ratings, hardware groups, and typical use conditions. Answer: F or T indicates glazing type (fire-rated vs. tempered) use Door Schedule for Door Material

Page 4 of 4 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS 2.1 BID OPENING INFORMATION In accordance with FAR 14.202-8, the government is authorizing electronic bids on this solicitation. ALL bids shall be emailed to terry.fraser@va.gov Contracting Officer and timestamped by May 29, 2026, at 2:00pm EST prior to the bid opening time. The bids shall include copies of a bid bond. The bid opening shall take place on May 29, 2026, at 2:15pm EST. No hand-carried or mailed bids will be accepted. The bid opening will take place via Microsoft Teams conference call. To access the conference, please access: To join by phone please dial 1-347-566-4838 Phone conference ID: 196 379 950# 2.2 Special Notes regarding FAR 52.229-3: Federal, State and Local Taxes: Offerors are hereby notified that under the New York Statutes Annotated, 54:32B-9 (2), the United States of America, any of its agencies and instrumentalities, are not subject to sales or use tax when it is the purchaser, user, or consumer of personal property. Pursuant to New York Administrative Code 18:24-5.3, a contractor s purchase of such building and construction materials within the State of New York to be incorporated into the real property belonging to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is subject to the exemption from the state of New York sales tax. To take advantage of the tax exemption the successful offeror under this solicitation must complete FORM ST-13 Contractor s Exempt Purchase Certificate when it purchases construction materials for this contract and keep on file as required by the state of New York tax laws. Notwithstanding FAR 52.229-3, all bids received in response to this solicitation are presumed to reflect this tax exemption and therefore should not include the state of New York sales tax for incorporation into VA real estate under this contract. 1.1 BID PRICING SHEET Bids providing less that 120 Calendar Days of Government Acceptance after the date bids are due will not be considered and will be rejected. The bidder agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this bid is accepted by the Government in writing within 120 calendar days after the date bidders are due. BASE BID A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: Work includes general construction, electrical and Fire alarm upgrades and certain other items. The Contract period of performance for Base Bid construction shall be 550 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP). Base Bid $ ___________________________ Offers shall provide a complete package to include the completed bid sheet along with the following to be determined responsive, responsible, and considered for award: Bid Bond and associated documents on correct forms. Acknowledgement of all amendments. Completed 52.225-2 Buy America Certificate. Completed 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations in Subcontractors Compliance Certificate. Verified/visible/certified on the Small Business Administration Certification on SBA - Dynamic Small Business Search. Proof of compliance with VETS 4212 Federal Contractor Reporting. (a) Bidding materials consisting of Invitation for Bids, drawings, specifications and contract forms will be available on https://beta.sam.gov/ in electronic format only by searching for solicitation number 36C24226B0029. All interested parties (subs & primes) should register at https://beta.sam.gov/ as an Interested Vendor so that others will know of our interest in participating in this procurement. A Bidder s mailing list WILL NOT BE prepared by the Contract Specialist. SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS: Amendments to the solicitation will be posted at SAM.gov/. Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. By registering to Receive Notification , you will be notified by e-mail of any new amendments that have been issued and posted. No other notification of amendments will be provided. Bidders are reminded that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to this solicitation prior to the time for receipt of bids. (b) If bid exceeds $150,000 a bid bond must be submitted. A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, will require rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then. (c) If the contract will exceed $150,000 (see FAR 28.102-1 for lesser amount), the bidder to whom award is made will be required to furnish two bonds, a Payment Bond, SF 25A, and a Performance Bond, SF 25, each in the penal sum as noted in the General Conditions of the Specification. Copies of SFs 25 and 25A may be obtained upon application to the issuing office. (d) If the bid is between $30,000 - $150,000. The bidder to whom award is made will be required to furnish a Payment Bond, Standard Form 25A or alternative payment protection which conforms to the requirements set forth in FAR Clause 52.228-13, Alternative Payment Protections, as noted in the General Conditions of this Specification. Copies of the Standard Form of Payment Bond may be obtained upon application to the Issuing Office. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: The Contractor shall furnish all necessary professional Construction services to provide complete scope of work for Project 528A7-19-720 in accordance with the project drawings and specifications for the Albany VAMC. Magnitude of Construction: $1,000,000 and $5,000,000