# FISHER HOUSE RENOVATIONS Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24224b0019 - Solicitation number: 36C24224B0019 - Notice type: Award notice (first published as presolicitation) - Status: Awarded to Iron Sword Enterprises, LLC for $393,600.00 - Department: Department of Veterans Affairs - Contracting office: 242-Network Contract Office 02 (36C242) - NAICS: 238390 Other Building Finishing Contractors - Product or service code: Z1DA Maintenance Of Hospitals And Infirmaries - Set-aside: Service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside - County: Albany County (FIPS 36001). https://abierto.us/counties/albany-county-ny-36001 - City: Albany. https://abierto.us/cities/albany-ny-3601000 - First posted: February 6, 2024 - Last posted: April 24, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/352b79269bfc47009a767cb508c20620/view ## Description REVISION RFI #1 Fisher House Project (1) During the walkthrough it was discussed that the Interior Designer will be selecting furnishes for the Contractor to install: Please provide which materials are being provided by the VA and which materials the Contractor will be purchasing to allow accurate takeoff. **Answer:** Specific fixtures, tile, flooring, paint colors, and any other such items will be selected and determined through the submittal process. Requirements that must be met are detailed in the specifications. (2) Please clarify whether existing furniture will be removed from Fisher House and stored by the VA or whether Contractor will be responsible for moving all furniture from work areas and storing (and whether VA will provide storage or if Contractor is to provide storage). **Answer:** We will turn over the entire space, furniture will be removed by the VA before work starts. (3) Has there been any asbestos testing on tile and existing material; is there any asbestos expected in the Fisher House? **Answer:** We are testing now, for bidding purposes assume no asbestos is present. (4) From our understanding the current flooring is engineered so we cannot refinish. Will the current floor in the dining room be replaced with hardwood or LVT? **Answer:** Dining room flooring is hardwood as is the rest of the first-floor common areas except kitchen. (5) Are they provided with exact models and quantities in the RFI? **Answer:** (6) Will the shower be curb less for ADA accessibility? **Answer:** Yes (7) Will we be required to put up wall art, mirrors, decor accessories, etc.? **Answer:** Yes (8) Will vent caps get changed? **Answer:** Yes (9) Will we be required to remove all furniture/fixtures that are currently there? **Answer:** All furniture will be removed by the VA (10) If so, are they getting disposed of or stored? **Answer:** N/A See (9) (11) Are shop drawings required at the time of submission? If so, who will provide the plan? **Answer:** No, but selected contractor will have to provide submittals for approval. (12) How will payments be processed? (Net 30, after completion, or 20% deposit then rest of payment after completion)? **Answer:** Progress payments will be authorized as per the percentage of completion according to the schedule of values. (13) Please provide specifications or basis of design for: a. Prefinished hardwood flooring. Must meet the NWFA/NOFMA International Standards for Factory Finished Solid Wood Flooring b. Ceramic floor tile. Spec Section 09 30 13 c. Wood trim. Spec Section 09 91 00 d. Light fixtures. Spec Section 26 51 00 e. Plumbing fixtures Spec Section 22 05 11 & Spec Section 22 40 00 f. Bathroom vanity--- Spec Section 22 40 00 g. Bathroom accessories Spec Section 10 28 00 h. Glass shower doors. Must be ADA compliant. i. Refinishing hardwood floors. Spec Section 09 91 00 ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Iron Sword Enterprises, LLC (UEI MUDPMKWH76B8) - Contract: 36C24224C0075, definitive contract - Obligated: $451,685.58 - Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 4 offers received - Link: award number 36C24224C0075 equals the contract number; same awarding office 36C242 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_36C24224C0075_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - February 6, 2024: Presolicitation, due February 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM EST. Notice 842bd7bcc645481b82bde1459693c12e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/842bd7bcc645481b82bde1459693c12e/view - March 5, 2024: Solicitation, due April 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 678bd0c16080428aa15b7e8fc62a5686. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/678bd0c16080428aa15b7e8fc62a5686/view - March 25, 2024: Solicitation, due April 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 449615a69f92451e8ff0ad27582091b8. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/449615a69f92451e8ff0ad27582091b8/view - April 3, 2024: Solicitation, due April 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 6dca6d4474a4405cba652ec135519a1f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6dca6d4474a4405cba652ec135519a1f/view - April 11, 2024: Solicitation, due April 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 75911d8135594d1283e2bc0cf82ebb6f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/75911d8135594d1283e2bc0cf82ebb6f/view - April 24, 2024: Award notice. Notice 352b79269bfc47009a767cb508c20620. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/352b79269bfc47009a767cb508c20620/view ## Points of contact - Les Griffith, Contracting Officer, lester.griffith@va.gov, (914) 737-4400 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24224b0019.