The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for the climatization of Building 78 at the Lake City, FL location. The project involves a two-phase design-build process, with phase one proposals being evaluated to determine which offerors will submit proposals in phase two. The contractor will be responsible for fully complying with all contract requirements and the satisfactory construction of all work. The solicitation will be evaluated on a tradeoff basis, considering factors such as price, technical merit, and past performance. Key aspects of the project include submittal requirements, scheduling, and coordination with the VA. The contractor must provide a submittal register, track all submittals, and update the register as submittal actions occur. The VA will review all submittals for compliance with technical requirements and may request additional information or clarification. • The project involves the climatization of Building 78 at the Lake City, FL location. • The project is a two-phase design-build process. • The contractor must provide a submittal register and track all submittals. • The VA will review all submittals for compliance with technical requirements. • The contractor is responsible for fully complying with all contract requirements and the satisfactory construction of all work.