SOLICITATION NOTICE
X -- New Construction for the U.S. Government
- Notice Date
- 11/29/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 531390
— Other Activities Related to Real Estate
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Gulf Coast Veterans HCS;A&MMS (90C);400 Veterans Avenue, Bldg T-102;Biloxi MS 39531
- ZIP Code
- 39531
- Solicitation Number
- VA-256-08-RP-0009
- Response Due
- 12/14/2007
- Archive Date
- 2/12/2008
- Point of Contact
- Albertine Honore 228.523.5178
- E-Mail Address
-
Email your questions to albertine.honore@va.gov
(Albertine.Honore@va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Biloxi, MS is seeking offerors to secure a site, design, construct and maintain an office building under a long-term lease arrangement in Mobile, Alabama. This will be a dedicated facility for the Mobile Veterans Center. It is the Department of Veterans Affairs policy that Vet Centers are strategically sited in the community to maximize veterans' access to readjustment counseling. The guiding principal regarding site locations include that: The Vet Center is located as to serve the largest number of veterans with the least possible distances to travel to the Vet Center. There is access to public transportation. Access to public transportation is a critical factor, and is included as a site selection criterion. The distance to other VA facilities and other non-VA organizations (clinics, agencies, veterans organizations, etc.) is considered. Any relevant data concerning the specific service needs of the local veteran population are taken into consideration. The specific location of a Vet Center in or near a city maximizes accessibility to the Vet Center on the part of different population subgroups within the eligible veteran population. The Vet Center be located in a neighborhood which is experienced as comfortable by all veterans and family members. Site should conform to Federal laws and regulations governing Federal leases, site renovations, construction and fire codes. Vet Centers may also be located at a VA medical facility; i.e., co-located with a VA outpatient clinic, or at a VA medical center. Regarding co-located Vet Centers, available space at the VA medical facility must be suitable for Vet Center operations in accordance with established VHA criteria. NOTE: Any such co-location of a Vet Center after January 1988 must be reported to Congress as a revision of the Vet Center National Plan pursuant to 38 U.S.C. (United States Code) Section 1712A as amended by Public Law 100-322. Vet Centers are designed to provide a welcoming, non-institutional environment oriented by location, design, and decor to all eligible veterans. In particular, there is an emphasis on space and design conducive to communication between staff and clients, and among clients. All space aspects should encourage veterans and family members to feel a sense of belonging and welcome at the Vet Center. The successful offeror will construct and lease a building to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the Mobile Veterans Center as outlined in Government specifications. Brokers or agents may represent the site owner but any properties or proposal submitted by brokers/agents must be accompanied by written evidence that they are authorized to represent the ownership of the site. Solicitation is expected to be released on or about December 14, 2007. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the government. Telephone inquires will not be honored. The fax number is 228-523-4324. All requests must include the RFP number, requestors name, address, phone, fax number and email address. Please send all requests to the attention of Albertine Honore'. The award of this solicitation is subject to the availability of funds. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered. The NAICS code for this requirement is 531390 and the size standard in millions of dollars is $2.0.
- Record
- SN01460011-W 20071201/071129223405 (fbodaily.com)
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