C1DA--657-27-209JB Renovate Main Lobby, Bldgs 1 & 53

Tender description

Modification 2 to Presolicitation Notice 36C25527R0007, P/N 657-27-209JB, Project Title: Renovate Building 1 and 53 Main Lobbies. This modification provides answers to RFIs received, revised evaluation criteria and revised supplement B per below RFIs. The SF330 submission due date is extended from November 10, 2026 to November 16, 2026. RFIs Received with VA Responses in blue text: Construction Budget questions: Is that the Estimated Cost of Construction or the maximum for the A/E Design Fee? Estimated Cost of Construction If the $949,026 is the construction budget, this appears low in today's environment given that over 6,000 SF needs to be renovated. Can the VA please re-evaluate this budget and provide an update? The construction budget that was originally used in the supplement B pre-solicitation notice is incorrect. A revised supplement B is attached, changing the construction cost estimate from $949,026 to $725,873. The Construction budget is set and cannot be changed until the design process is underway. Key Personnel questions: The Presolicitation Notice lists: Supervisory, Fire Protection Engineer, Certified Professional Industrial Hygienist, and Life Safety Engineer. The Statement of Work and Supplement B list: Communications (voice/data), Interior Design, VPIH, Plumbing (including fire protection), and a 3rd Party Fire Protection Review. Questions: Which positions require resumes in Section E? What is the intended role of "Supervisory"? Per the SOW & Supplement B the following positions require resumes: Project Manager, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Communication (voice data) Plumbing (Including Fire Protection), Structural, Interior Design, VPIH, Cost Estimator and a 3rd Party Fire Protection Review. Project manager is Supervisory Industrial Hygienist/Asbeston Project Designer: Question: Is an ABIH Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) acceptable for this position, and does a CIH satisfy the requirement for the VPIH and the state-accredited Asbes

Eligibility criteria

The full eligibility and assessment pack is released with the tender documents.