Z1LB--626A4-26-203 Design Build (DB)-Main Entrance Traffic Improvements

0 This requirement will be procured per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 - Contracting by Negotiation. The solicitation is expected to be posted on or around September 04, 2025, and close on or around OCT 11, 2025. 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.GOV database at https://dsbs.sba.gov/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm 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 about September 04, 2025 GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: Provide design and construction services to Main Entrance Traffic Improvements at Veteran s Affairs (VA) Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Alvin C. York Campus, located at 3400 Lebanon Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, in accordance with this statement of work, specifications and vendor equipment drawings. Furnish labor, materials, supervision, and equipment necessary for a Design/Build project to properly prepare the site for improved exit and turning lane of the main entrance. Work includes site and utility prep per manufacturer s requirements to install system and provide testing/certification for proper operation. VA will maintain all medical center operations during this work. Temporary measures will be provided by contractors to maintain medical center operations including, but not limited to, entry and exit to the facility Work includes, but is not limited to, demolition, industrial hygiene, structural, civil, paving, storm water, lighting, traffic controls, electrical power & systems, etc. The conceptual drawings represent the VA s intent for this space (Reference Attachment 1). The VA project concept is included for clarification and to delineate the project objectives/constraints. The Contractor shall not rely on the preliminary VA concept as a final design. Contractor shall develop a design with a VA design team to ensure all needs and project objectives are met. The design consultant shall provide the necessary architectural and engineering services required to prepare a complete design (stamped contract drawings, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, inspections, quality assurance, testing, etc.) and construction period services to ensure the successful completion of the project. The contractor shall provide the VA with certifications and standard VA warranties. During Design Development (DD) the contractor is responsible for independently analyzing conditions, needs, systems, and developing unique, optimal proposals to achieve project objectives. All design and construction work shall be complete within 365 calendar days, including final inspection, punch list corrections, testing, and closeout/ release of claims. STATEMENT OF PROJECT OBJECTIVES: Install Mast Arm(s) traffic signaling at intersection US Highway 231 and Veterans Circle. (Two mast arm base/ poles will likely be necessary, with a total of 3 mast arms). Install a control wire(s)/ fiber and all necessary appurtenances from new traffic signal back to intersection of Compton/W Thompson Ln and US Highway 231 and fully integrate the new traffic signal to the City of Murfreesboro traffic management system (approx. 1,500 LF). Directional/ Horizontal boring will be required to connect the new poles with electricity and control wiring under roadways. Consult with local and state engineering for conduit and conductor sizing. The signal wiring may be installed overhead between intersections (Compton Rd to Veterans Circle), if approved by the City of Murfreesboro and MTEMC, if not approved overhead, signal wire may be installed underground per specification. Wiring between new/proposed mast arms (intersection of Hwy 231 and Veterans Circle) will be installed underground and ran through pole bases. Install a right turn lane for egress out of Veterans Circle onto US Highway 231 per TDOT Standards for local streets (Typical: 8 subbase- 3 BM binder, 2 D topping for new lanes) approx. 250 L.F. X 12 Width. This item will be a deduct alternate. Lane length will be shortened to 75 X12 as deduct alternate. Install approximately 150 cubic yards of engineered fill (6 minus @ 98% compaction) as needed to widen the turning lane. Install all necessary curbing and Thermoplastic/ Reflective striping (per TDOT Standards). Install all necessary storm water piping and structures (per TDOT specification). All lighting, sidewalks, curbing, flower beds, flagpole bases, etc. that are removed or damaged to accommodate new signals and turning lane shall be reinstalled in kind per VA specifications. Turning lane shall include bollard pockets to limit access when required. Contractor shall provide associated bollards and bollard storage stands to VA. Contractor shall locate all utilities before construction (Tennessee One Call/ 811) and protect utilities during construction. Utilities on the VA Campus may not be under the jurisdiction of Tennessee One Call and the contractor shall hire a 3rd party utility locating contractor to identify any utilities on the VA Campus. All utilities shall be protected from damage during construction. It is the responsibility of the contractor to repair any damaged utilities/conduit back to VA, State, and/ or Local specifications. All new construction shall match the existing architecture to maintain historical integrity of the campus. Contractor shall coordinate and provide all necessary permitting requirements from Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the City of Murfreesboro. The Architect/Engineer (A/E) will work for the Prime Contractor and must be on the approved list of both the City of Murfreesboro and TDOT for the traffic work listed above in this Scope of Work. It will be the responsibility of the A/E to coordinate and confirm approval of this design from the City of Murfreesboro and State of Tennessee Engineering Departments. DESIGN: All work shall be conducted with the guidance and oversight of the prime contractor. A/E shall work with VA design team to ensure VA satisfaction with design intent. The A/E shall have be accredited or have personnel that are on the approved list for traffic/signal design for the City of Murfreesboro and TDOT. STATEMENT OF A/E TASKS: The A/E shall furnish all services for a complete design development, construction documents, and construction period services (including final inspection) by professionally licensed Architects and Engineers. The contractor will be required to have A/E stamped construction documents for all work. A/E will