This document serves as an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) located at 3350 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego, California 92161 has a requirement for construction services to renovate 17,230 square feet of the Clinical Lab/Pathology department and will allow the lab to correct FCA deficiencies, Life Safety, modernize space to operate efficiently to support all VASDHS clinics and departments, and to support current laboratory service function. The space requires asbestos abatement and significant updates to mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) code to comply with VHA handbook design requirements. Work will be performed in a functioning hospital environment. Contractor shall furnish all supervision, tools, labor, training, materials, equipment, and transportation necessary to accomplish the work. The work includes, but is not limited to general construction, alterations, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, necessary demolition and removal of existing structures and certain other items necessary for completion. All work shall be performed in strict accordance with the terms, conditions, specifications and drawings (when available) of the solicitation and all applicable local and VA building codes. An organized site visit has been scheduled for-- August 18, 2023 at 1:00 PM PDT. Participants will meet at--3350 La Jolla Village Drive, Bldg. 11, Conference Room BB107 The site visit may include entering areas that contain asbestos. Prospective bidders are not required to enter areas containing asbestos, however, to enter areas containing asbestos, prospective bidders are required to submit the following documents to Michael.degnan@va.gov no later than Wednesday, August 16, 2024, 2:00 PM PDT A public bid opening will be held virtually on Friday, September 08, 2023 at 2:15 PM PDT, via phone (voice only). To join the public bid opening dial: 1 205-235-3524, Phone Conference ID: 282-801- 964# To obtain clarifications and/or additional information concerning the contract requirements or specifications, submit a written RFI via email to alfredo.callo@va.gov. RFIs will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted on Contract Opportunities at https://sam.gov/. he site visit may include entering areas that contain asbestos. Prospective bidders are not required to enter areas containing asbestos, however, to enter areas containing asbestos, prospective bidders are required to submit the following documents toMichael.degnan@va.gov no later than Wednesday, August 16, 2023 2:00 PM PDT:a fit test by a qualified and licensed professional 2) an Asbestos 2-Hour Certification.