554-21-700P2 |Design Build| EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades (Additional FCU's)-Aurora- CO

Contract 36C77626C0027, awarded to Veterans Construction LLC for $499,168.00 on April 1, 2026, is a design-build project for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The project focuses on EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades at the Rocky Mountain VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. The scope of work involves the design and installation of cooling systems, specifically fan coil units, in five telecom rooms within Building A to ensure compliance with Electronic Healthcare Records Modernization requirements. The project includes site investigations, demolition of obsolete heat pump units, and integration with existing electrical, chilled water, and building automation systems, all while adhering to strict infection control protocols in an occupied clinical environment. The contract was executed as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 236220. Performance is required within 245 calendar days from the notice to proceed. The award was determined using a best-value trade-off method, prioritizing technical merit, project experience, and past performance over price. Key compliance requirements include adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act for wage determinations in Adams County, VA Technical Information Library standards, and strict limitations on subcontracting to non-certified SDVOSBs. Administrative oversight is managed by the Program Contracting Activity Central in Independence, Ohio, with electronic invoicing processed through the eIPPS system.