Renovation of a mixed-use development in Detroit, Michigan. Working plans call for the renovation of a one-story above grade medical facility.

This is a Pre-Solicitation announcement to inform potential offerors of the Department of Veterans Affairs intent to advertise for bids for the project entitled Insulate Exterior Walls, Replace Windows, Project No. 553-21-106 to be accomplished at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center (VAMC) located in Detroit, MI. An Invitation for Bid (IFB) is planned to be issued on or about February 17, 2023. LOCATION OF WORK: Building 100 The general intent of this project is to insulate all exterior walls and replace exterior windows in the medical center with insulated type windows. The first floor windows of Building 100 will also require the installation of blast resistant film. Work includes, but is not limited to, the following: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, and equipment to perform general demolition, construction, and alterations electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, as identified to complete the renovation as shown and specified in the drawings and specifications. Construction shall be performed in compliance with manufacturer's recommendations and applicable Codes and VA Detroit building standards. The period of performance for the project is Two Hundred Forty (240) calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. Complete details of the project requirements will be provided via issuance of the solicitation. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $39.5 million. Magnitude of cost for this project is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract within 120 days from bid opening date. This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Only offers from verified SDVOSB's registered in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at the time of offer submission shall be deemed responsive. All non-responsive bids shall be rejected and ineligible for award. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for submission of offers. No other information regarding scope, dates, etc. is available until issuance of the solicitation via Contract Opportunities. As authorized by FAR 5.102, solicitation dissemination is limited to electronic medium, and the VA will provide no hard copies. The solicitation, consisting of various bid documents, specifications, forms, and drawings will be available for download from the Contract Opportunities website located at on or about February 17, 2023. Further details of all dates and events, including site visit and bid due date, will be available in the solicitation. Contract Opportunities website is the only official location to obtain solicitation information and documents. A bidders list is not maintained. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining all bidding documents via Contract Opportunities and for monitoring the Contract Opportunities website for any changes to this announcement and pending solicitation. Prospective contractors shall complete their electronic Annual Representations and Certifications and shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and shall be verified in the Vendor Information Pages located at ov prior to submitting an offer. The eventual awardee shall also have on file a current Department of Labor VETS4212 Federal Contractor Reporting filing (if applicable). Address all questions in writing to Contracting Specialist Drew Ferrall via email at john.ferrall@va.gov. No fax or telephone inquiries will be answered. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.