Renovation of a mixed-use development in Augusta, Maine. Working plans call for the renovation of a medical facility.

INTRODUCTION: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) anticipates soliciting proposals and subsequently awarding a single, Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the Design-Bid-Build (DBB) EHRM Infrastructure Upgrade Project located at Togus VA Medical Center (VAMC) located at 1 VA CTR, Augusta, ME 04330. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The contractor shall provide all services, materials, labor, supervision, safety, certification, and expertise for items described in the A/E construction documents, drawings, narrative, calculations, and specifications. Work shall be phased in a manner that is not disruptive to Medical Center Operations, and the contractor will be responsible for submitting an extensively detailed construction schedule and phasing plan for review and approval, prior to the start of construction. The scope of this project includes, but is not limited to, the following infrastructure improvements: The architectural demolition, reconfiguration, expansion, and renovation of existing spaces. The architectural construction of new finished spaces, doors, and flooring systems. The structural alteration of existing structural components, and construction of new structural equipment support, Electrical upgrades including electrical panels, normal and critical power distribution, bonding, Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS), lighting, and new power outlets. The installation and programming of Building Automation System (BAS) equipment and interfaces, Upgrades to existing HVAC, reprogramming of existing controls, and the installation of new HVAC and new controls. The modification of existing plumbing to avoid Telecommunication Rooms, and the installation of new plumbing to support new mechanical systems, and interior drainage. Upgrades to data communication infrastructure including new data outlets, patch panels, seismic rated IT racks, cable management, in building as necessary. This includes the re-cabling of all existing data cabling within the entire campus to CAT 6A. Upgrade of the fiber infrastructure backbone, campus wide both within buildings and between buildings and all associated civil site construction and landscaping. Civil site work, including the installation of concrete duct banks, installation of new pre-cast manholes, the excavation and repair of existing building waterproofing, and the restoration of site conditions. The abatement of asbestos and lead based paint, including the preparation of an abatement plan in accordance with the requirements of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. The installation of a radon mitigation system, including the preparation of detailed working drawings that are signed by a radon mitigation contractor registered with the State of Maine Fire Suppression Upgrades including new gaseous suppression systems, and the modification of existing fire sprinkler systems. Fire Alarm Upgrades. Firestopping and fire caulking for all wall and floor penetrations within the project scope. Physical security upgrades including Physical Access Control, intrusion detection, and security cameras, as shown on the contract drawings. The project buildings include: 200, 200E, 201, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 221, 232, 235, 238, 240, 248, 255, 300, BQ1, BQ3, BQ4, BQ27, BQ32, BQ69, 248, MRI, and site. ADMINISTRATIVE: The solicitation will be issued as a Request For Proposal (RFP) conducted in accordance with FAR Parts 15, 19 and 36 and will be evaluated in accordance with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures listed in the solicitation. The solicitation will be advertised as an unrestricted, full and open competition. This is not a set-aside. The applicable NAICS code is 236220 with a size standard of $45.0 million. The solicitation will be issued around late April 2024. The period of performance is approximately 540 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. This notice is not a request for competitive offers. The Magnitude of Construction is expected to be between $50,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. All questions must be submitted in writing to the issuing office via email to Michael Mullen, Contracting Officer, at michael.mullen6@va.gov, and Kelly Han, Contracting Specialist, at kelly.han@va.gov. Telephone calls will not be accepted. *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.