RFP D/B - El Paso VA New Health Care Center Fort Bliss

US Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division, Interagency and International Services El Paso Veterans Administration (VA) New Health Care Center Project Schedule Milestone Update NOTICE: This is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this notice; therefore, no proposals are required at this time. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information to this notice nor any follow-up information requests. The US Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District has been tasked to solicit for and award a project for vertical construction services to construct a New Health Care Center for the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Office of Construction and Facility Management (CFM). The proposed project is planned as a Design-Build (DB) Firm Fixed Price contract. The project schedule is being adjusted to align with project funding. The Phase I RFP Solicitation target solicitation is 4th Quarter FY22. Project funds were included in the FY22 DVA Appropriation signed into law on 15 March 2022. The balance of funds is included in the FY23 President's Budget. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The work will consist of the design and construction of a new health care center with approximately 492,995 square feet to replace the existing Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) health care center for the El Paso Veterans Affairs Health Care System (EPVAHCS), including construction of a new central utility plant. Construction will be located on Fort Bliss adjacent to the new William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC). Primary facility will include the complete health care center replacement, consisting of ambulatory care, outpatient clinics, ancillary services, building information systems and special foundations, utilizing Evidence Based Design (EBD). Supporting facilities will include site work, surface parking, utilities, storm water infrastructure and associated improvements necessary to support the new health care center. Disposition of the existing facility is not included. The project will be designed in accordance with the DVA Technical Information Library (TIL) as well as with applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC). Operations and maintenance manuals, commissioning, and comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services are required. The El Paso VA New Health Care Center project magnitude is estimated at >$500 million and will have a period of performance of approximately 1,470 days. The El Paso VA New Health Care Center Request for Proposal is still under development, so these estimates may change. The latest Draft Phase I DB RFP is attached for your awareness. Inquiries, questions and comments related to the project must be submitted via ProjNet, www.projnet.org, Bidder Inquiry Key: IYUYGK-CU3PBU Comment period will close 30 June 2022. CONTACT INFORMATION: Benjamin Aldrich CESWF-IIS@usace.army.mil

492,996 SF.

Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Subsurface Investigation.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Metal Joists, Metal Support Assemblies, Healthcare Metal Supports.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Architectural Woodwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Metal Doors and Frames, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Entrances and Storefronts, Curtain Wall and Glazed Assemblies, Windows, Hardware, Louvers and Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Partitions, Service Walls, Patient Bed Service Walls, Wall and Door Protection, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Storage Assemblies, Protective Covers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Mercantile and Service Equipment, Vending Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Healthcare Equipment, Medical Sterilizing Equipment, Examination and Treatment Equipment, Patient Care Equipment, Operating Room Equipment, Solid Waste Handling Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Window Blinds, Casework, Furniture, Office Furniture, Seating, Institutional Furniture, Healthcare Furniture, Multiple Seating.
Division 13 -	Special Construction, Radiation Protection.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Healthcare Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers, Gas and Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Compressed-Air Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Processed Water Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Piping and Pumps, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Substations, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Special Purpose Lighting, Healthcare Lighting, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems, Intercommunications and Program Systems, Healthcare Intercommunications and Program Systems, Healthcare Communications and Monitoring Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Electronic Surveillance, Fire Detection and Alarm, Radiation Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.